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Lemonade Stand Analogy
- Sim uses a lemonade stand analogy to explain the stock market.
- It illustrates how stocks are created, bought, and sold, simplifying a complex concept.
NYSE Origin
- The New York Stock Exchange originated from merchants trading company stocks under a buttonwood tree in the 18th century.
- This marketplace on Wall Street evolved into the physical exchange we see in movies.
Making Money from Stocks
- Investors buy stocks hoping their value will increase (capital gains) or to receive dividend payments.
- Dividends are a share of company profits distributed to shareholders as a thank you.