In general, a public corporation has two types of shares, common and preferred The common shares usually entitle the shareholders to vote at shareholders meetings The common shares have a discretionary dividend
Also known as common stocks or equities, they represent a portion of ownership in a corporation If the corporation is public, the shares can be bought or sold on a stock exchange
Represents the total number of common shares outstanding, excluding treasury stock (stock issued but reacquired by the company through buybacks) This number is expressed in thousands, so add three zeros
These are securities that represent equity ownership in a company Common shares let an investor vote on such matters as the election of directors They also give the holder a share in a company's profits via dividend payments or the capital appreciation of the security
common stock: stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections; "over 40 million Americans invest in common stocks"
Represents the total number of common shares outstanding, excluding treasury stock (stock issued but re-acquired by the company through buy-backs) This number is expressed in thousands, so add three zeros
an ownership position in a company; normally common shares give voting rights contrarian the fish who swims against the school; the sheep who separates himself from the flock In Contra's case, we buy shares in listed companies who have experienced major financial difficulties but appear ready to right themselves