An investment that gives you part ownership of a company and allows you to vote on major decisions affecting the company.
The basic share in a company. Typically, common shares have voting rights and a pro rata right to any dividends declared. They differ from preferred shares which, by definition, carry some kind of right or privilege above the common shares (e.g. first to receive any dividends).
Unit of participation or ownership in a corporation that also carries a right to vote.
A security representing part ownership in a company, generally carrying the right to vote on major decisions and to receive dividends.
A class of stock that represents ownership or equity in a company. Common shares sometimes carry a voting privilege and entitle the holder to a share in the company's profits, usually issued in the form of dividends.
a share in the ownership of a company, giving the holder a vote in the election of directors and some other major corporate decisions (see equities, shares, stocks)