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GlossaryWhat is Share price?
The share price is what one slice of a company costs right now.
The simple explanation
Prices change throughout the trading day as buyers and sellers agree on deals. A higher price per share does not mean a bigger or better company, only that each slice is priced higher.
An example
If a share costs 150 dollars, buying 2 shares costs 300 dollars.
Why it matters
Share price is the number everyone sees, but it needs market cap and context to mean anything.
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Educational information, not financial advice.