How does stock trading work?

Stock trading is the buying and selling of a company’s shares with an aim to make a profit. When you buy shares in a company you own a small part of that company, and the value of your investment will change as the company’s share price moves up and down.

Investors use information including company news and announcements, company results (earnings), and technical analysis to make decisions about which stocks to buy and when.

There’s no limit on how long you can hold your investment, and when you’re ready to sell. You could then use that cash to make a new investment or return it to your bank account.

Once you’ve bought your investment you can log in anytime to monitor it and check the latest news and announcements.