Stocks

Stocks are shares in a corporation. When you purchase a company's stock, you're buying a piece of that company and become an investor.

Then, if the company grows, your stock may increase in value or appreciate. If the company makes a profit, you may receive a portion of the profit in the form of a dividend.

On the other hand, if the company does not make a profit during a certain period of time, the stock may drop in market value and you may not receive a dividend.

Since stocks offer long-term growth potential, your investment representative can help you select stocks, which may fit your risk tolerance and diversification needs.

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