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Q. How do I pick single stocks?

When choosing a single stock to invest in, there’s a couple things you should keep in mind. First off, all single stocks can be purchased by all users, regardless of their individual risk profile. If you want to purchase single stocks,…

Q. What is a risk profile?

We build a personalized risk profile to help you decide which investments are most appropriate for you. This is done by factoring in your age, income level, and when you think you’ll need to use the money you’re investing. Your risk profile helps you pick out stocks,…
Q. Are stocks more volatile than ETFs?

Stocks tend to be more volatile than ETFs because their performance relies on how successfully a single company is performing. An individual stock represents ownership of one specific company. When you buy shares of this company, you are relying on their individual success to bring you gains.…

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