# 📈 Stocks 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in the Stock Market

 # 📈 Stocks 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in the Stock Market Investing in the stock market can seem intimidating at first — a world filled with charts, tickers, and fast-talking analysts. But in reality, understanding stocks is a crucial step toward building wealth and achieving long-term financial goals. Whether you're new to investing or simply looking to refresh your knowledge, this blog will walk you through the basics of stocks and how they work. --- ## 🔍 What Are Stocks? A **stock** represents a share in the ownership of a company. When you buy a stock, you’re essentially buying a **tiny piece of that company**. If the company grows and becomes more valuable, so does your share. ### Two Main Types of Stocks: 1. **Common Stocks** – Give shareholders voting rights and dividends (if declared). 2. **Preferred Stocks** – Generally no voting rights but have a fixed dividend and higher claim on assets. --- ## 💡 Why Do Companies Offer Stocks? Companies issue stocks through...