Some symptoms to keep an eye out for include: 1  Chest pains or shortness of breath. 2  Chills or fever. 3  Coughing. 4  Headaches and muscle aches. 5  Rashes.
The buying of a security such as a stock, commodity or currency, with the expectation that the asset will rise in value. 2. In the context of options, the buying of an options contract. Opposite of short (or short position).
Investing in stocks can be tricky business. In fact, it's best to treat all of your investment pursuits as a business. Heck, that's what Benjamin Graham (Warren Buffett's stock market mentor) recommended. Before you buy your first stock, you should master the basics of stock investing.