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 +=== Video Tutorials ===
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 +  * [[http://gearcity.info/tutorials/_TutorialVideos/27_StockMarket.html|Stock Market]] ([[https://youtu.be/hyagaKz9bWU|Youtube]])
 +  * [[http://gearcity.info/tutorials/_TutorialVideos/16_StocksReport.html|Stock Report]] ([[https://youtu.be/6tJcGhnDeWY|Youtube]])
 +  * [[http://gearcity.info/tutorials/_TutorialVideos/28_Marques.html|Marques and Acquisitions]] ([[https://youtu.be/kJCDUAv_f90|Youtube]])
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 ====== Stock System ====== ====== Stock System ======
  
 Stocks are companies that allow you to buy individual shares of the company. Shares are partial ownership of the company. This is useful in many aspects of the game, as it shows ownership and changes the relationship between your company and others. Stocks are companies that allow you to buy individual shares of the company. Shares are partial ownership of the company. This is useful in many aspects of the game, as it shows ownership and changes the relationship between your company and others.
  
-The Stock portion of the Finacial Room page gives you details about the individual functions of the Stock system. And the Stock Reports page lets you know what individual variables mean. This chapter will focus on the general concept of buying and selling shares, IPOs, dilution, and splits. It will also cover adjusting dividend rates and the take-over process.+The Stock portion of the [[gamemanual:gui_financials#stocks|Financial Room]] page gives you details about the individual functions of the Stock system. And the [[gamemanual:gui_dynamicreports#stock_report|Stock Reports]] page lets you know what individual variables mean. This chapter will focus on the general concept of buying and selling shares, IPOs, dilution, and splits. It will also cover adjusting dividend rates and the take-over process. 
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 ===== Overview ===== ===== Overview =====
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 Companies will also make financial decisions based on the health of their company. For example, it is difficult to acquire a company that is booming. Likewise, a company that is doing poorly will be more willing to be bought out. Companies will issue more shares when they need the money, or their stock is overpriced. Companies will buy other company shares or increase dividends when they are doing well. Companies will also make financial decisions based on the health of their company. For example, it is difficult to acquire a company that is booming. Likewise, a company that is doing poorly will be more willing to be bought out. Companies will issue more shares when they need the money, or their stock is overpriced. Companies will buy other company shares or increase dividends when they are doing well.
  
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 ==== Stock Window ==== ==== Stock Window ====
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 {{ :gamemanual:stockssystem_overview.png?direct&400|}} {{ :gamemanual:stockssystem_overview.png?direct&400|}}
  
-The default panel of the Broker window gives you a lot of information you need to know about a company. You can find more information in the Stock Report. FIXME+The default panel of the Broker window gives you a lot of information you need to know about a company. You can find more information in the [[gamemanual:gui_dynamicreports#stock_report|Stock Report]].
  
 Starting at the variables on the left side of the panel (#1) Starting at the variables on the left side of the panel (#1)
  
-  * Price => This is the price of a single share of the company and the percentage change since last month. +  * **Price** => This is the price of a single share of the company and the percentage change since last month. 
-  * Holdings => This is the number of shares you own and the percentage of the company that is.  +  * **Holdings** => This is the number of shares you own and the percentage of the company that is.  
-  * Shares Outstanding => This value is the number of shares currently available for purchase. +  * **Shares** Outstanding => This value is the number of shares currently available for purchase. 
-  * Quarter Revenues => This is the revenues numbers over the latest complete quarter.  +  * **Quarter Revenues** => This is the revenues numbers over the latest complete quarter.  
-  * EPS => This stands for Earnings Per Share. This value is generated from the company's profits divided by the total number of shares issued. +  * **EPS** => This stands for Earnings Per Share. This value is generated from the company's profits divided by the total number of shares issued. 
-  * Dividends => Dividends are quarterly payments per share made for each share everyone owns.    +  * **Dividends** => Dividends are quarterly payments per share made for each share everyone owns.    
-  * Total Shares Issued => This is the total number of shares issued by the company. If you owned all these shares, you'd own 100% of the company. +  * **Total Shares Issued** => This is the total number of shares issued by the company. If you owned all these shares, you'd own 100% of the company. 
  
 The checkbox on the right side of the panel (#2) is the shares notification system. When enabled, this checkbox will send you a memo if any shares become available for purchase.  The checkbox on the right side of the panel (#2) is the shares notification system. When enabled, this checkbox will send you a memo if any shares become available for purchase. 
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 ===== When to IPO ===== ===== When to IPO =====
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 Therefore, you typically only get one chance to IPO. So there are some things you should consider before going public. Therefore, you typically only get one chance to IPO. So there are some things you should consider before going public.
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 ==== Pro ==== ==== Pro ====
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 ===== Issues, Splits, and Selling Shares ===== ===== Issues, Splits, and Selling Shares =====
  
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 ===== Stock Transactions ===== ===== Stock Transactions =====
  
-One of the fundamental things you do in the Broker window is trade shares. We cover how to purchase and sell shares on the GUI page. FIXME And we cover many of the variables on the repots page. FIXME+One of the fundamental things you do in the Broker window is trade shares. We cover how to [[gamemanual:gui_financials#purchase_shares|purchase]] and [[gamemanual:gui_financials#sell_shares|sell shares]] on the [[gamemanual:gui_financials#sell_shares#stocks|GUI]] page. And we cover many of the variables on the [[gamemanual:gui_dynamicreports#report_data|reports]] page.
  
 But how do you know what company you should buy? And when should you sell? But how do you know what company you should buy? And when should you sell?
  
 ==== What to Buy ==== ==== What to Buy ====
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 +{{ :gamemanual:stockssystem_purchaseshares.png?direct&200|}}
  
 So how do you know what is a good investment in the game? Stock prices grow based on revenue and EPS growth. Dividend payouts and the broader movement of the stock market also help. So how do you know what is a good investment in the game? Stock prices grow based on revenue and EPS growth. Dividend payouts and the broader movement of the stock market also help.
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 If you're looking to buy shares of a company that you want to acquire, it is easier to target companies that are doing poorly. Not only will they be more likely to have shares available, but they'll be more willing to approve a takeover. If you're looking to buy shares of a company that you want to acquire, it is easier to target companies that are doing poorly. Not only will they be more likely to have shares available, but they'll be more willing to approve a takeover.
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 ==== When to Sell ==== ==== When to Sell ====
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 +{{ :gamemanual:stockssystem_sellingshares.png?direct&200|}}
  
 Stock prices change based on growth. There are times in the game when the economy contracts. When sales start to fall, share prices typically follow.  If you're looking to time when to exit a stock, follow the news and memos for events such as wars, recessions, and depressions. Stock prices change based on growth. There are times in the game when the economy contracts. When sales start to fall, share prices typically follow.  If you're looking to time when to exit a stock, follow the news and memos for events such as wars, recessions, and depressions.
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 ===== Adjusting Dividends ===== ===== Adjusting Dividends =====
  
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 Just below the dividend adjustment slider, you'll find the "Lock Dividends Rate to EPS" checkbox. This checkbox will automatically update your dividend payout based on your slider position and your Earnings Per Share. Just below the dividend adjustment slider, you'll find the "Lock Dividends Rate to EPS" checkbox. This checkbox will automatically update your dividend payout based on your slider position and your Earnings Per Share.
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 ===== Acquisition ===== ===== Acquisition =====
  
  
-Buying companies is a great way to expand your company and reduce competition. We cover how to use the GUI on the Financials page. This section will cover how to get acquisitions approved. And what happens after the purchase.+Buying companies is a great way to expand your company and reduce competition. We cover how to use the GUI on the [[gamemanual:gui_financials|Financials]] page. This section will cover how to get acquisitions approved. And what happens after the purchase.
  
 ==== Buying ==== ==== Buying ====
  
-{{ :gamemanual:stockssystem_purchaseshares.png?direct&200|}}+{{ :gamemanual:stockssystem_acquire.png?direct&300|}}
  
 The first thing to consider is if you have enough funds to purchase the company. If you do not, you will not be able to purchase the company. Bonds are a great way to raise the necessary funds. The first thing to consider is if you have enough funds to purchase the company. If you do not, you will not be able to purchase the company. Bonds are a great way to raise the necessary funds.
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 The company will become one of your marques. And the assets they owned are still assigned to them. The company will become one of your marques. And the assets they owned are still assigned to them.
  
-You may continue to use them as a marque of your company. See the marque page for more details. FIXME+You may continue to use them as a marque of your company. See the [[gamemanual:howto_marques|marque]] page for more details.
  
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 ===== Consolidation ===== ===== Consolidation =====
  
 +{{ :gamemanual:stockssystem_consolidation.png?direct&300|}}
  
 Consolidations are another way to take over companies. But unlike an Acquisition, you're not purchasing the company. Instead, you are merging with the company to form a new company.  Consolidations are another way to take over companies. But unlike an Acquisition, you're not purchasing the company. Instead, you are merging with the company to form a new company. 
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 You will have control of the new company, but the total number of shares will increase by the sum of both company's issued shares.  You will have control of the new company, but the total number of shares will increase by the sum of both company's issued shares. 
  
-If you wish to rename your company, you can use the restructuring system. FIXME.+If you wish to rename your company, you can use the [[gamemanual:gui_financials#restructure|restructuring]] system.
  
 Beyond that, consolidation works the same as an acquisition. When approved, all assets of both companies merge.  The game will sell or close assets such as factories located where you already have assets. Beyond that, consolidation works the same as an acquisition. When approved, all assets of both companies merge.  The game will sell or close assets such as factories located where you already have assets.
  
-You may continue to either brand as a marque of your company. See the marque page for more details.+You may continue to either brand as a marque of your company. See the [[gamemanual:howto_marques|marque]] page for more details. 
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