what are the basic functions a stock market offers to an investor and to companies the shares of which are traded in it. like a bank is involved in lending money to and depositing accounts from its customers.
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A stock market is a market for the trading of company stock, and derivatives of same; both those securities listed on a stock exchange as well as those only traded privately\nMore information below.
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Stock traders and investors share the responsibility of financing equity for corporations worldwide. Those able to profit from their operations consistently are among the highest level businesspeople in the world. Many people do gamble on stocks. It doesn't have to be like a casino, but many people treat it that way.\n\nOn a basic blackjack hand, when you lose, you lose 100%. In the stock market, you (usually) get to decide how much you lose. My absolute limit is 7%, but usually less. With time you can learn to hold stocks until they go up at least 21%. In this way you have built a 1:3 risk reward / ratio. Try getting that in any casino.\n\nThe stock market will give you all the risk you want. Managing that risk like a professional is the key to success.
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When you buy a share of stock, you're buy a piece of the company, even if it's only a very small piece.\n\nYou become an owner of that company along with anyone else who owns stock in it. Each share has a voting right, so you can vote for the board of directors, the auditors and any other issues.\n\nYou make money if the company does well, and receives more income than it costs to produce that income. You'll make money either by receiving a dividend, by selling the stock to someone else for more than you bought it, or both.\n\nCompanies also have down periods, and could lose money during this time, but only if you sell your stock. You may decide to hold on and wait  it out. Look at the people who held on to Apple Computers.\n\nThere are a lot of books that explain the stock market. You can find them at your local library.
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when you short sell a stock, your broker will lend it to you. The stock will come from the brokerage's own inventory, from another one of the firm's customers, or from another brokerage firm. The shares are sold and the proceeds are credited to your account. Sooner or later you must "close" the short by buying back the same number of shares (called "covering") and returning them to your broker. If the price drops, you can buy back the stock at the lower price and make a profit on the difference. If the price of the stock rises, you have to buy it back at the higher price, and you lose money.
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Yes, there are a limited number which is usually established by investment bankers and accountants based on the valuation of the company. A company can stop issueing new stock, but existing stock can always be traded on the open marked. Once sold, the company no longer owns the stock. They use the stock sale to raise money, usually for capital expansion. Companies sometimes decide to buy shares back, in which case they act just like a person or institution buying stock. Stocks are bought and sold on the market at the price which the market and the companies profitability (or prospects) dictate.
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- buy back your own company stock\n \nreduces the ability of the acquirer to buy stock
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Points on the stock market index represent the trend, business sentiment and the healthiness of the market. Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange are the two main exchanges in india and their daily trend is represented by the BSE Index and NSE Index. \n\nBasic idea behind the points of Sensex is the stock exchange has identified few big companies like reliance etc that represent the major volume of trades in the exchange and the capital market. Sensex points are calculated by computing the market capitalization of these few compaines on each single day.\n\nSmall Cap means small capitalization stocks. Stocks which are small in terms of price and total number of shares. Example is a stock with a value of Rs. 15 and total number of shares is 1,00,00,000. so market cap would be 15,00,00,000\n\nMedium Cap means medium capitalization stocks. Stocks which are not very small nor very big in terms of price and total number of share. Example is a stock with a value of Rs 85 and the total number of shares is 1,00,00,000. So market cap would be 85,00,00,000
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Under normal circumstances almost zero initial capital is in publicly traded stock.  The vast majority of companies never trade on one of the markets at all.\n\nHope this helps!
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the reason you're not getting any answers is that this question is very basic and has been asked before. \n\nJust do a search in the "search for questions" box for stock broker, and you will get many references and answers.
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These might be of help:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Share_market\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_exchange
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A specialist probably exercises his/her financial knowledge in the market (meaning he/she sells/buys financial options) based on available market information\n\nAn analyst is likely the one who studies the buying & selling in the market, creates financial reports/analysis that are in turn used by the specialists.
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bid  The last price offered to buy a stock\nask  The last price offered to sell a stock\n1y target est  Analysts' estimates of the stock price in 1 year\np/e (ttm)  The price of the stock divided by the current earnings per share\nEPS(ttm)  The current earnings per share\nDiv & Yied  The dollar amount of the regular dividend, and the corresponding percentage yield (ratio of dividend to stock price)\nMarket cap  The market capitalization, which is the total values of all the outstanding stock in this company.
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Any company that is publically traded. You buy a share (or more) of the company.
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It's also a company in that it has revenues and costs.  It gets money from the people that have seats on the exchange among other things.\n\nIf the NYSE corporation buys the one in Europe, it will have control of it and be able to dictate policy if it wants.  It will also get the profits that come out of the other stock exchange from the various fees that are charged for trading on the exchange.
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CHECK OUT BELOW TO BECOME STOCK BROKER :\n\n- A stockbroker invests in the stock market for individuals or corporations. Only members of the stock exchange can conduct transactions, so whenever individuals or corporations want to buy or sell stocks they must go through a brokerage house. Stockbrokers often advise and counsel their clients on appropriate investments. Brokers explain the workings of the stock exchange to their clients and gather information from them about their needs and financial ability, and then determine the best investments for them. The broker then sends the order out to the floor of the securities exchange by computer or by phone. When the transaction has been made, the broker supplies the client with the price. The buyer pays for the stock and the broker transfers the title of the stock to the client and performs clearing and settlement procedures. The beginning stockbroker’s first priority is learning the market. One broker said, “First you have to decide whether you have an interest in the stock market. This will determine how well you’ll do. If you’re just interested in making money you won’t get very far.” Stockbrokers spend their time in a fast-paced office, usually working from nine to five, unless they are just starting out or have to meet with clients. The new broker spends many hours on the phone building up a client base. Sometimes brokers teach financial education classes to expose themselves to potential investors who may then become their clients.\n\n- A college degree is not required, but most brokers have one. Brokers have to be licensed. A license is obtained by passing the General Securities Registered Representative Examination and, in many cases, posting a bond. Individuals may take this test after they have been employed by a brokerage firm for four months. Firms use these four months as an on-the-job training period to prepare their workers for the test. Many states also require the candidate to take the Uniform Securities Agents State Law Examination. These tests are designed to ensure the candidate’s knowledge of all aspects of the stock market. After passing these tests, an individual is considered a trainee. While working full time, he takes classes and trains for up to two years. Employees are expected to take training courses throughout their careers to keep abreast of developments in the field. Those with prior work experience have the greatest opportunities for becoming a stock broker. Few people become brokers straight out of college. Most employers seek applicants who have already succeeded in other fields, such as insurance sales. If you know your interests lie in the market, study economics, finances, computers, and business management in college. Many employers view ambition as the most important quality a candidate can possess.\n\n- The sales aspects and the need to build up a client base are similar for stock brokers and insurance and real estate agents. Financial planners create and execute financial plans for people or businesses. They ascertain their clients’ needs, resources and goals and use this information to draw up a financial plan that suits the individual or the company. Traders are the people you see in the movies yelling on the chaotic floor of the stock exchange. They perform the actual exchanges. \n\n- All the best.\n--------------
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Businesses issue stock to raise capital.\n\nAdvantages of issuing stock:\n\nA Company can raise more capital than it could borrow. \nA Company does not have to make periodic interest payments to creditors. \nA Company does not have to make principal payments.
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Some companies do allow you to buy stock directly from them. They use Direct Purchase Plans (DPP) and a Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIP).