Stocks
Buy stocks of local companies
Become a part-owner of the country’s largest companies and earn money when the shares increase in value.
Investing in stocks gives you these benefits
If you’re interested in bold investments, this option is ideal for you.
Achieve long-term gains
You can buy stocks at low prices and sell them when their value increases.
You can earn dividends
Some companies distribute profits to investors. You could receive extra money effortlessly.
Diversify your portfolio
You can invest in companies across different industries to diversify your investments and reduce risk.
More benefits within your reach
Start investing today and don’t wait any longer to grow your money.
Growth opportunities
You can invest in companies across various industry sectors.
Higher returns
While they are riskier, they also offer the potential for higher yields than other investments.
All you need to know
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What is a stock?
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A stock (or share) is the smallest fraction into which a company’s capital is divided. By purchasing stocks, you become a shareholder and partner in that company.
The returns they generate depend on the company’s results over a determined period. If the shares increase in price, you make a profit by collecting dividends.
Stocks do not have a maturity date. To access your money, you must sell them on the market. -
What are the benefits of stocks?
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These are the main advantages of investing in stocks.
• You collect dividends when the company decides to distribute its profits among its shareholders.
• You can wait for the stock’s value to increase and then sell it at a higher price. That is, you keep the difference between the price you bought it for and the price you decided to sell it at. -
How can I invest in stocks?
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Investing in bonds is very easy; follow these steps:
1. From the ueno app Home screen, scroll down to ‘ueno Casa de Bolsa’ and tap to enter.
2. Go to ‘Invertir’.
3. In the ‘Acciones’ section, choose one and tap ‘Solicitar cotización’.
4. Enter the amount to buy.
5. Select an account to debit that amount from.
6. Verify that everything is correct and press ‘Confirmar compra’. The money will be automatically debited from your account.
Keep in mind that to trade stocks, you need to have a brokerage account. -
Does investing in stocks have risk?
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Investing in stocks carries risk because their value can be affected by diverse factors: global crises, economic downturns, difficulties within the company itself, pandemics, etc.
To reduce the risks of investing in stocks, you can buy shares in different companies or sectors and have a long-term investment strategy. -
What is a dividend?
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A stock dividend is a portion of the profits that the company generates and distributes among the people who have invested. Let’s say a company pays a dividend of Gs. 1 for every stock, and you own 100 stocks. In this case, you would receive Gs. 100 in dividends.
