> Obviously if the company is
> successful the shares will become more valuable and you can make a
> profit by selling them later.

This is not obvious to me.

> Also, because you effectively own part of
> the company, you get a (proportional) say in how the company is run,

I can imagine some people might find that interesting, but I would think 
the majority wouldn't.

> and get a share of the profits each year (a dividend).

Now you're talking. You mean to say that you can make money simply by 
owning a share? (As opposed to trading it.)

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