What is a stock?
Benefits of stocks
Historical Performance
While stocks can go up and down and are liable to short-term risk, the market index has historically grown in the long run. If your time horizon is long, stocks may be a great addition to your portfolio.
Company Ownership
When you invest in a particular company, you become a shareholder, which can sometimes allow you to vote for certain business decisions in the company.
Liquidity
You can trade stocks anytime during market hours. This flexibility is attractive to some investors. If you need access to your money, it's not difficult to sell shares and withdraw as needed.
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Yes, you can buy and hold any asset that is listed on a designated stock exchange in a registered account.
Not all stocks pay dividends. Companies that do will determine the payment date. Dividends are typically paid quarterly, but can also be monthly, semi-annually, annually, or even one-time payments.