The stock market consists of all the stocks that can be bought and sold by the general public on a variety of different exchanges. Making the right investment is a key aspect of investing, but continuing to hold a well-diversified portfolio can help increase your returns over time. Investing is about building wealth over the long term, so it’s important to avoid a short-term trading mentality and to continue to invest over time. News shows, Hollywood films and TV all assume that you know what the stock market is and how it works. Everyone knows that you can make a lot of money in the stock market if you know what you’re doing, but beginners don’t often understand how the market works and exactly why stocks go up and down. Here’s what you need to know about the stock market before you start investing.#StockConnect