Equity

Equity shares’ is one of the most widely used terms in the stock market. Also known as ordinary shares, these are the main source of capital for an organization. In fact, they are the most common type shares issued to the public.

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Shares represent equity stock in a firm, with the two main types of shares being common shares and preferred shares. As a result, "shares" and "stock" are commonly used interchangeably.

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Shares represent equity ownership in a corporation or financial asset, owned by investors who exchange capital in return for these units.

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Common shares enable voting rights and possible returns through price appreciation and dividends.

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Preferred shares do not offer price appreciation but can be redeemed at an attractive price and offer regular dividends.

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Most companies have shares, but only the shares of publicly-traded companies are found on stock exchanges.