26 Introduction to Stocks

This video provides a foundational understanding of stocks, also known as equity or shares, the most common financial instruments globally. We explore how publicly traded equities are invested on stock exchanges, distinguishing them from private equity. Discover what it means to be a shareholder and your entitlement to a proportion of a company's future profits, not its physical assets. Learn about the two main types of stocks: common and preferred, and understand the key difference between book value and market value. Visit AxiomTutoring.com and subscribe to @AxiomTutoringCourses for more educational content.