The owner of one or more shares of corporate stock A preferred stockholder has first claim to: proportionate voting rights, dividends when issued, a proportionate share of the company's undivided assets, and, often, first opportunity to buy new stock issues before public offerings Common stockholders have claims subordinate to preferred stockholders
Someone who owns stock in a corporation or mutual fund Stockholders earn dividends and typically have the right to vote for members of the board of directors and on other company matters; also known as shareholder You can be a customer of a bank without having a stockholder's ownership rights; in contrast, credit union membership automatically makes you an owner
One who owns shares of stock in a corporation or mutual fund For corporations, along with the ownership comes a right to declared dividends and the right to vote on certain company matters, including the board of directors
The owner of one or more shares of corporate stock who is entitled to: (1) a proportionate share of the issuing company's undivided assets, (2) dividends when declared by the directors, (3) the right of proportionate voting power and, frequently, (4) the opportunity to subscribe to additional stock before public offerings are made
An individual who owns one or more shares of a corporation's stock, whether common or preferred stock Stockholders may earn dividends and stockholders who have common stock have voting rights with regard to matters that affect the corporation