What is Stocks Trading?

Stocks are the shares into which ownership of the company is divided. Those who own stocks are called stockholders or shareholders. The ownership of shares entitles stockholders to a fraction of the company's assets and earnings (proportional to the number of shares owned). Stocks are usually traded in stock markets.

Share trading involves buying and selling shares and other securities through a stock exchange or over the counter (OTC), in return for a fee or commission.