Buying one share of stock
Buying stock is the concept that most people will be familiar with. You buy stock and aim to sell it at a higher price (explaining the cliche “buy low sell high”).
Example
- you buy 1 share @ $40
- then sell 1 share @ $50
- and make a profit of $10 or 25%!
It seems obvious but buying shares can make you money, a lot more money than a bank savings account would pay you! For more reasons why buying shares is a great way to invest your money read the why buy shares section.
Practice for free
We always recommend you implement what you’ve just learned about buying stock by opening up a free stock market practice account today. There’s no risk because you can use virtual money before moving onto real money.
Or if you are already confident enough to use real money, open up a brokerage account!
Shorting stock
A concept that you may not be familiar with is the opposite of buying, shorting stock (going short). This enables a trader to make money whilst the market is going down!
Stock market courses
You will only be able to consistently make money if you have been educated on the stock market and have been taught how to trade responsibly, with strategies. That’s why it’s a good idea to take an online course about shares. Make sure to check out our recommended online courses and books that will teach you more about the share market.
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