The capital raised by a business or corporation through the isue of shares.

A stock is an ownership share in a corporation. Each of these shares denotes a part ownership for a stockholder of the company. Stocks are traded on exchanges all over the World, the largest is the New York Exchange or NYSE.

Candlestick charts are two dimensional bodies that depict the trading range of a stock. A candlestick has a real body, which is composed by upper and lower shadows. See images below:

Let's say you want to buy Facebook because of its popularity among users. As an investor, you see its growth potential.

STEP 4: Buying & Selling Stocks Online

Use E-Trade or TDAmeritrade to purchase and sell stocks online.