How the Stock Market Actually Works (For Beginners)

In this video, we break down the fundamentals of investing and trading in simple terms. How the Stock Market Actually Works: including stock exchanges, IPOs, market orders, bid & ask spreads, and how stocks are bought and sold every day. 0:01 Intro 1:13 Origin of the Stock Market 2:31 What is a Stock? 3:17 Why Companies Sell Shares 4:02 Initial Public Offering (IPO) 4:22 The Primary Market 4:44 The Secondary Market 5:06 Stock Exchanges 5:58 Retail Investors 6:29 Traders 6:46 Institutional Investors 7:13 Market Makers 7:39 How the Stock Price is Calculated 7:59 Bid & Ask 8:31 Expectations & Price 9:13 Outro 📈 Invest with Webull! Deposit $500 & Receive $20 worth of fractional shares + 1 month of Webull Premium🚀 https://www.webull.com/k/MartikFinance 💰 Invest with Moomoo & Receive Up To 30 Free Stocks! 🤑 https://start.moomoo.com/0eflId 🔍 30$ discount on Seeking Alpha Premium (Best Stock Research 📈) https://link.seekingalpha.com/4HBD5TR/4G6SHH/ 📢 50$ discount on Alpha Picks https://link.seekingalpha.com/4HBD5TR/4HKP84/ ⭐$156 discount: Premium + Alpha Picks https://link.seekingalpha.com/4HBD5TR/4JZKZP/ Moomoo is a trusted, legally registered platform and a subsidiary of Futu Holdings, a company listed on the NASDAQ. Webull Financial LLC, Member SIPC, FINRA. Investing involves risk. (These are affiliates links, which means I get a commission for each purchase. See Terms & Conditions) 📊 Next Watch: 👉 https://youtu.be/UC-OkNBFNx4 👉 https://youtu.be/c49vsd7bhKU 💡 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 bell icon for more easy-to-understand investing videos! *Disclaimer:* This video contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you fund your account through them. Please invest responsibly and always conduct your own research before making any financial decisions. The content on this channel is for entertainment and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide investment or financial advice, or recommendations regarding specific securities or investments. Always consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Every investment involves risks.