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Related MoneyPedia terms
- StockA share of ownership in a company that you can buy and sell, giving you a small stake in its profits and growth.
- ShareA single unit of ownership in a company; owning shares means you own a piece of that business.
- ShareholderAnyone who owns shares in a company and holds a stake in its ownership, profits, and voting decisions.
- Market CapitalizationThe total value of a company's shares, found by multiplying the share price by the number of shares outstanding.
- REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)A company that owns income-producing real estate and lets you invest in property without buying buildings yourself.
- Asset ClassA group of investments that behave similarly, such as stocks, bonds, cash, or real estate.
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