Stocks
When you buy stock in a company, you buy part ownership in that company. As a shareholder or stockholder, you benefit from certain privileges that come with ownership. You may also prosper from the company's success, through dividend income or by selling your stock once it has increased in price.
However, while a stock price can increase indefinitely, it can also decrease. Owning a piece of the company also means you may lose some or all of your initial investment if the company does poorly and its share price drops.
Over time, share prices in companies fluctuate in response to changing conditions in the economy and investor sentiment. As a result, many regard stocks as a risky investment. Yet, historically, stocks have achieved more impressive returns over the long term than any other traditional investment category. Learning the techniques of trading and the factors that affect stock performance can help you invest with confidence.
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Margin trading involves interest charges and risks, including the potential to lose more than deposited, or the need to deposit additional collateral in a falling market. Margin Disclosure Statement (PDF) is available for download, or it is available at one of our branch offices. It contains information on our lending policies, interest charges, and the risks associated with margin accounts.
Options involve risk and are not appropriate for all investors. Detailed information about the risks associated with options can be found in the Scottrade Options Application and Agreement, Brokerage Account Agreement, or by downloading the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options and Supplements (PDF) from The Options Clearing Corporation, or by requesting a copy from your local branch office. Supporting documentation for any claims will be supplied upon request.
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