12 things to know about the stock market

The Stock Market is not a place

There is more that one stock exchange

Owning a stock is owning a piece of a company

The first Stock Exchange was founded in 1602

The Stock Market's purpose is to raise money

Many people work in the Stock Market

There is no set price for stocks

Stock averages show how strong the Market is

The value of the Stock Market always changes

There are no guarantees in the Stock Market

The Stock Market can crash

Laws make sure the Stock Market is fair.