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A person may say, “I really do not know much about shares and the stock market. There is the risk associated. The money could be safer in the bank.” Well, the reason to invest is that the companies have management that is competent to use your money and offer far higher returns on your investment, than the bank can. You would like to be associated with big companies by buying a stake. There are experts who provide advice on your stock investments. Although some research is needed, once you understand the concepts, the market is as good a place for investment as the bank or real estate.

The common investments in equity include:
1. Common Stock
Common stock gives you ownership in the company, voting power and a part of the firm earnings. The returns you receive are in the form of dividends and capital gains.
2. Preferred Stock
Preferred stock gives you priority over assets as compared to common stock in case of liquidation.

The next step is choosing between primary markets i.e. new issues of stock and the secondary markets i.e. the stock exchange. In primary markets the investment bankers bring together the buyer and the seller. The bank underwrites the stock. This means it buys stock from the company and sells it at a higher price to the investors. In secondary markets the shares are bought and sold at the stock exchange trading floor or Over-the-Counter at the dealer.

If you have money to spare, you could just try investing in stocks.

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