Equity trading is the buying and selling of company shares or stocks, also known as equities, on the financial market. There are a few ways in which you can invest in equities. Most equity trading refers to the buying and selling of public company shares through a stock exchange or as over-the-counter products.
Every country has its own stock exchange (organised market), where shares of listed companies are bought and sold. These can vary across stock market sectors and industries, and each stock exchange has its own trading hours. These mainly apply to the weekdays and close on the weekends, although this does vary according to each country's timetable.
Large-cap also known as 'blue chip’ stocks, these are stocks from large companies. They can offer regular dividend payments and steady growth in share prices.
Mid-cap, these are equities from medium-size companies. They are slightly riskier than large-cap, but still pay a dividend and can have greater potential for growth.
Small company stocks are much riskier. They don’t usually pay dividends, but if the company is successful, the share price can rise dramatically.