Stocks and investing

Stocks and investing

Research strategies for new investors

Open Ended

Name a few companies in which you would like to invest.

Stock exchange

Thousands of stocks are traded in a stock exchange. A stock exchange is a secondary market where investors buy and sell stocks. Examples include: The New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, Shanghai Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange of India, and more.

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a stock exchange.

• NYSE

• Nasdaq

• Dow Jones

• Tokyo SE

What is an index?

An index, in the stock market, is a method to track a group of stocks selected by certain standards. It measures the performance of stocks in various industries, based on the selection standards. The two most famous indexes are the Dow Jones (DJIA) and S&P 500.

Open Ended

What is the difference between a Stock exchange and an index?