Equities

A stock (also known as “shares” or “equity”) is a type of security that signifies proportionate ownership in the issuing corporation. This entitles the stockholder to that proportion of the corporation’s assets and earnings. Stocks are bought and sold predominantly on stock exchanges and are the foundation of nearly every portfolio. Stocks (and stock mutual funds) have a high return potential, but the potential risk with stocks is also high. For the average investor, they are typically considered as part of a long term investment strategy (such as a 401(k) or Individual Retirement Account) where you have much more time on your side and can afford to be more aggressive and take on more risk. They may not make sense for a short term investment goal where safety and stability are more of a priority.

BestVest is a comprehensive investment services firm, and offers strategies that include a range of equity trading capabilities. Through LPL Financial,  BestVest clients are able to execute trades of securities listed on a major exchange.