Stocktrade
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Why Invest in the Stock Market?
The stock market allows companies to raise money by selling stock in a business to public and institutional investors. Investors buy stock in the form of shares, which represent a portion of a company's assets and earnings. Companies listed on the stock market are PLCs - Public Limited Companies.
The Stockmarket is attractive to investors because of consistent long-term returns which have generally outperformed fixed interest, cash deposits and the property market.
The process of buying and selling shares has been greatly simplified offering flexibility for the investor. There is wide range of share or equity-related products on offer to cater for the individual needs of each investor.
The chart below illustrates the performance of the stockmarket against the residential property market and the Retail Price Index.
The value of your investments and any income from them may fall and you may not receive back the amount invested.
