An investment account is an account with a broker or bank that allows you to buy, sell and hold investments. It is the place where your shares, bonds or funds are administratively held. Without an investment account, you cannot independently trade on the stock market. 

Through an investment account, you gain access to the financial markets. 

This account shows both your invested capital and any cash balance. When you buy a share, it is credited to your investment account. When you sell a share, the amount is credited as cash to the same account. The investment account provides insight into the current value of your portfolio, your transactions and your returns. The provider may charge fees for this, such as transaction fees or service fees. 

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