What Is Stock Market?

A clear starting point for any would-be trader, most people have a rough idea or preconception of what they think a stock market is and how it works. Unfortunately, the answer to this simple question is rather complicated, and can't readily be summed up in one sentence. Indeed, many traders may be hard pushed to articulate exactly what a stock market is and the purpose it serves, even after years of serious trading. In this article, we're going to attempt to clear up the ambiguity, and offer a direct and succinct answer to this most foundational of trading questions. Read more