US Stock Market: Five must-follow points for beginners to make profits, avoid losses at S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Russell 2000
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 30, 2025. (Reuters photo)
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US Stock market, New York Stock Exchange remain the lucrative destination for global investors. Americans and any young investor who want to invest in the Wall Street must understand the dynamics of S&P 500 Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Russell 2000 , and Chicago Board Options Exchange's CBOE Volatility Index. While US stock markets have their own potential benefits and risks, your choice largely depends on your financial goals, risk appetite, and where you are on your investment journey. Stocks offer direct ownership and control. For beginners, understanding the nuances can help you lay a suitable foundation that helps with long-term investing.S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq are the top three indexes of US Stock Market. Pre-opening session of US Stock Market starts at 6.30 am (ET). The core trading timings are from 9:30 AM (ET) to 4:00 PM (ET).Nasdaq denotes Nasdaq Composite Index. The performance of Nasdaq stock exchange depends on tech companies.S&P 500 stands for Standard & Poor's that tracks top US based companies and 500 of them.Dow Jones Industrial Average or Dow or DJIA tracks 30 large US based companies.Russell 2000 Index tracks 2,000 small stocks in the US Stock MarketVIX or Chicago Board Options Exchange's CBOE Volatility Index shows 30-day projections whether the market will go in bull mode or slip into bear mode. If VIX is over 30 then it means there is greater risk of volatility.When you invest in stocks, you are basically buying shares of a company, giving you direct ownership. Stock investments can potentially offer higher returns, but they also come with higher risk levels. Thus, stock prices can be volatile and challenging for beginners to navigate, PTI-NewsVoir reported.Stock investing requires a good understanding of business fundamentals, market trends, and company-specific developments. For those new to investing, this can feel overwhelming, especially in the absence of professional advice.Stock portfolios need to be built manually to spread risk. Stocks may offer higher potential returns but also higher risk. However, stocks also provide the flexibility to enter and exit positions at will and can be suitable for investors who wish to take an active role in managing their investments.For those who wish to take their financial decisions independently, stock investing can be explored as a potential option. One important factor to consider before investing is your risk appetite. If you're open to higher risk and potentially higher returns, you can explore stock investing. Although, it is important to note that you need to spend time, effort and energy to understand the stock market, as per PTI-NewsVoir.A1. Key indexes of US Stock Market are S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000.A2. US Stock Market's volatility index is Chicago Board Options Exchange's CBOE Volatility Index.
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