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What are the pros and cons of investing in stocks?
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Pros of investing in stocks:
 • Potential for high returns
 • Diversification of investments
 • Ability to buy fractional shares
 • Potentially lower taxes
 • Possible protection against inflation

Cons of investing in stocks:
 • Risk of loss of capital
 • Volatility
 • Limited liquidity
 • Difficulty in predicting the markets
 • Management of investments can be time consuming