Trading Fundamentals FAQ
What is a stock?
A stock represents ownership in a corporation. Buying a stock means you own a small piece of that company, giving you a claim on part of its assets and earnings.
How do I choose between Stocks and ETFs?
Stocks offer ownership in a single company for potential high growth, while ETFs provide broad market exposure through a basket of assets, offering immediate diversification for lower risk.
What is Fixed Income?
Fixed income assets, such as bonds, are debt instruments where the investor lends money to an entity at a fixed interest rate. They are generally considered lower-risk assets that provide steady yield.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009. It allows peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries, powered by a secure, distributed public ledger.
What is a Dividend?
A dividend is a distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, paid to a class of its shareholders. It is often a primary way investors earn passive income from stocks.
How to claim your welcome bonus?
Sign up for a new account and fund it with the minimum required amount. Your welcome bonus will be automatically credited to your trading account balance within 24 hours.
Cryptocurrency & Trading FAQs
What is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual form of currency that uses cryptography for security. It operates independently of a central bank, utilizing decentralized networks based on blockchain technology.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is the first decentralized digital currency, released in 2009. It allows peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries, powered by a global network of computers.
Can I make profit on Bitcoin?
Profit in Bitcoin is possible through price appreciation or active trading. However, like all investments, it carries significant risk due to market volatility. Comprehensive research and risk management are essential.
How to buy Bitcoin with credit/debit card?
To buy with a card, simply navigate to the 'Trade' section on Stockfier, select Bitcoin, and choose 'Credit/Debit Card' as your payment method. Instant execution ensures you get the current market rate.
What is the Bitcoin halving?
The Bitcoin halving is a programmed event that occurs every four years, reducing the reward for mining new blocks by 50%. This controls inflation and limits the total supply of Bitcoin.
Is Bitcoin trading 24/7?
Yes, unlike traditional stock markets that have set trading hours, the cryptocurrency market operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year across global exchanges.
How is Bitcoin stored on Stockfier?
Digital assets are held in institutional-grade cold storage vaults, isolated from internet connectivity. This hardware security ensures your holdings are protected against online threats.
What is fixed income?
Fixed income refers to investments like bonds that pay out a fixed amount of interest on a set schedule until maturity, providing steady cash flow for investors.
Why trade ETFs over individual stocks?
ETFs provide instant diversification across a basket of assets, reducing unique stock risk while offering the same liquidity and ease of trading as a single share.
What are stock dividends?
Dividends represent a portion of a company's profit distributed to its shareholders. They are typically paid quarterly and can be reinvested to grow your total position.
How to claim your welcome bonus?
Sign up for a professional trading account and complete your first funding deposit. Once verified, navigate to the 'Rewards' center to activate your 50% deposit bonus and amplify your trading potential.