The stock market (also known as the equity market or share market) is a marketplace where buyers and sellers trade stocks (shares), which represent ownership in a company. These shares may be publicly traded on stock exchanges(such as the NYSE or NASDAQ) or privately held through equity crowdfunding and private placements.

Investors typically access the stock market via brokerages and electronic trading platforms, using various investment strategies to maximize returns. Traditionally, stock investment requires purchasing actual shares, meaning traders benefit only when prices rise.

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