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How buying a stock works

From what a stock is to how trades happen. 13 words, about 1 minute each.

1. 1What a Stock Isabout 1 min
2. 2IPOabout 1 min
3. 3Stock Exchangesabout 1 min
4. 4Ticker Symbolsabout 1 min
5. 5Brokersabout 1 min
6. 6Market Hoursabout 1 min
7. 7Bid-Ask Spreadabout 1 min
8. 8Market Ordersabout 1 min
9. 9Limit Ordersabout 1 min
10. 10Stop Ordersabout 1 min
11. 11Fractional Sharesabout 1 min
12. 12Volumeabout 1 min
13. 13Liquidityabout 1 min