If you are just working your first job why do you want to know about stocks? Any age from 16 to early 20s is a good age to start. If you start working or have any income you can invest in stocks. Investing in stocks is not just for the guys in the corner office of a large company wearing three piece suits, it is for anyone who wants their money to work for them. This article is for the people who want to invest in stocks but, don't know where to start or what stocks are.
Stocks are partial ownership papers to a public company. A private company is one where the owner owns 100% of the company. A public company is one where the owners decide to issue stocks of partial ownership so for a price the general public can offer money for the stock and buy part of a company.
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