Basics

What is Broker?

The app or platform where you buy stocks

Full Explanation

A broker is the middleman between you and the stock market. Apps like Robinhood, Fidelity, and Schwab are all brokers.

Pro Tip

Always use a regulated, reputable broker — never random websites.

Stock

A tiny piece of ownership in a company

One unit of a stock

IPO

When a company goes public for the first time

Ticker Symbol

The short code used to identify a stock

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