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How Stock Markets Work

Let’s take a closer look at what you need to know about how stocks are traded.

Public Companies
Market Participants
Types of Orders
Types of Brokerage Accounts
Stock Purchases and Sales: Long and Short
Executing an Order

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  • Save and Invest
    • Define Your Goals
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    • Learn About Investment Options
  • How Stock Markets Work
    • Public Companies
    • Market Participants
    • Types of Orders
    • Types of Brokerage Accounts
    • Stock Purchases and Sales: Long and Short
    • Executing an Order
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