Shares
A share is a small part of a company. So when you buy shares, you effectively become a part owner of the company.
Depending on how well the company does, the value of your shares could go up or down, giving you either a profit or a loss when you sell them.
If the company makes a profit, its directors may choose to distribute income to the company's shareholders in the form of dividends.
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