If you had to define the term “stock” what would you say? Would you describe it as a slice of ownership in a company? Unfortunately, the majority of amateur investors would describe a stock just like that.

We are educated by the media and school system to believe that by buying a share of IBM stock, we are putting faith in IBM’s future performance. They tell us we are now part owners of IBM and if we own enough stock, we can play a role in decision making.

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