An Introduction to Investing in Stocks
The first in the Learn to Invest series, this class will take place on Zoom.
When you invest in a stock, you become one of the owners of a corporation. Stocks represent ownership shares, also known as equity shares. Whether you make or lose money on a stock depends on the success or failure of the company, which type of stock you own, what’s going on in the stock market overall, and other factors.
Stocks and stock mutual funds often can be an important component of a diversified investment portfolio. Gerri Walsh, Senior Vice President of Investor Education at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), discusses different types of stocks and how to assess whether a given stock is right for you.
You might also be interested in attending these events:
Understanding Mutual Funds, April 25 (Zoom)
Investing with Your Values, April 27 (Zoom)
Make Educated Investment Decisions with Value Line, May 4 (In-person)
BPL’s Business & Career Center is generously supported by Dime Community Bank, Lead Funder of the PowerUP! Business Plan Competition, Dr. Beverly S. Jacobs, Ridgewood Savings Bank, and Reference Solutions.
