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Stock market: Buying shares of listed companies makes you a part-owner of the business. You earn returns through price appreciation when the stock value rises and dividends from company profits. While stocks can be volatile in the short term, they offer strong wealth creation over time.

​Real estate: Buying property can mean investing in residential homes, commercial spaces, or even land. The goal is either to resell later at a higher price or to hold it for steady rental income. This makes real estate both a growth and income-generating asset.

Stocks are financial assets that represent ownership in a company. Real estate, on the other hand, is a physical and tangible asset like land or property.