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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.
- EquityOwnership in a company, most often held as shares of stock that represent a claim on its assets and profits.
- ShareholderAnyone who owns shares in a company and holds a stake in its ownership, profits, and voting decisions.
- DividendA portion of a company's profits paid out to shareholders, usually as cash on a regular schedule.
- Market CapitalizationThe total value of a company's shares, found by multiplying the share price by the number of shares outstanding.
- Ticker SymbolA short set of letters that identifies a stock or fund on an exchange, like a name tag for trading.
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