The stock market might be one of the most misunderstood concepts in the world.
Given its central role in helping investors become financially independent, it’s crucial to understand what it is, what it isn’t, and how it functions.
Ever thought of the stock market as a piece of paper you can’t touch or see?
Or a rigged casino favoring insiders?
Ultimately, without a proper understanding of the stock market, these investors are likely to remove themselves as stock market participants, and those who do invest are unlikely to behave in a disciplined manner when market volatility inevitably arrives.
These misconceptions can lead to unfortunate results – from resentment to financial losses.
This is the wrong way to think about the stock market!
The first step towards correctly understanding the stock market is to become aware of the companies you interact with daily. From the moment you wake up, you consume goods and services produced by businesses.
When you buy from a listed business, you indirectly send money back to its investors. A walk down any high street will see you coming into contact with dozens of listed companies.
The stock market is nothing more than a collection of these companies.
It’s:
- Real companies
- Selling real things
- To real people
Picture your daily surroundings – the goods and services you consume. Many of these companies are listed on public exchanges – available for your purchase. With each investment, you become part of these companies.
You buy from the great companies of the world. Why not own them?
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