The document provides an overview of investing in stocks. It defines what stocks are, explaining that when you purchase a stock you own a piece of the company and are one of its owners. It notes that stocks have historically provided higher long-term returns than cash or debt investments, but are riskier. The document outlines some benefits of owning stocks like capital appreciation, dividends, voting privileges, and liquidity. It stresses the importance of taking a long-term perspective when investing in stocks. Finally, it briefly describes stock exchanges and provides some examples of calculation questions involving purchasing and selling stocks.