Stock is the total amount invested in a company. This is divided into shares of specific values. Companies sell these shares to the public to raise money. By selling shares, the company gets money and the buyer gets a share of the assets of the company and can claim a corresponding part of its annual profit. Shares are traded – bought and sold – at a stock exchange. The examples of major stock exchanges include Tokyo Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange and Shangai Stock Exchange.

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