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Chapter 1: What is the Stock Market?

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1Chapter 1: What is the Stock Market?

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Understand what the stock market is. 
  • Learn why companies list on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). 
  • Understand why investors buy shares. 
  • Learn the difference between a company and a shareholder. 
  • Understand how the stock market helps Australia's economy. 

Test your knowledge

4 practice questions — click any question to expand and answer.