shares

1. You own a part of the business

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The good news is, since you own part of the company, you are entitled to a share in its profits.

The bad news is that you are also expected to bear the losses, if any.

2. In the short-run, the price of the share can wildly fluctuate

Let's say the company fixes the price of each share at Rs 10. This is called the face value of the share.

When the share is traded in the stock market, this value may go up or down depending on supply of and demand for the stock.

If everyone wants to buy the shares, the price will go up. If nobody wants to buy the shares, and many want to sell them, the price will fall.

The value of a share in the market at any point of time is called the 'price of the share' or the 'market value of a stock'.

A share with a face value of Rs 10 may be quoted at Rs 55 (higher than the face value) or even Rs 9 (lower than the face value).

So you might have paid Rs 15 for a share which is now quoting at Rs 12. Don't panic and sell. If it is a good company, the share price will eventually rise.

The prices will get influenced by the market sentiment and the general direction of the market. As a result, you may see short-term slumps.

4. Decide how much you want to invest

5. Don't rely solely on 'good advice'

It doesn't matter who is buying the stock or who is recommending it. Steer clear of such ways of making a fast buck. These tips will land you in a soup.

When you hear of a 'hot tip', dig further.

6.. There are many things to remember when you buy shares. stop loss, short sell, Intraday, Delivery, Cash trade e.t.c.

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