When I buy a stock who am I buying it from

When you buy a share of stock on the stock market, you are not buying it from the company, you are buying it from an existing shareholder. What happens when you sell a stock? You do not sell your shares back to the company, but instead, sell them to another investor on the exchange.

Where does the stock you buy come from?

Stocks are shares of ownership in publicly traded companies. Companies issue them on stock exchanges to raise money, at which point investors buy and sell them based on their potential to go up in value or pay dividends. Buying and holding stocks can help you grow your wealth and reach your long-term financial goals.

What are you actually buying when you buy a stock?

Owning stock means being one of the owners of a company. Company owners are assigned ownership units called shares. The number and importance of shares an owner has depend on how soon and how much they invested in the company.

Are you an owner if you buy stock?

To buy stocks, you'll typically need the assistance of a stockbroker, since you cannot simply call up a stock exchange and ask to buy stocks directly. When you use a stockbroker, whether a human being or an online platform, you can choose the investment that you wish to buy or sell and how the trade should be handled.