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Trading Glossary:
Common stock
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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. Units of ownership of a public Corporation with junior status to the claims of secured/unsecured creditors, bondholders and preferred shareholders in the event of liquidation. |
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