Certificates or book entries representing ownership in a corporation or similar entity.

When purchasing in a cooperative building, the apartment is not actually purchased directly as real estate but rather shares in the cooperative corporation are purchased.  The amount of shares represent the portion of the building owned based on the size and location of the unit in the apartment.  A proprietary lease is then issued by the corporati [..]

represent ownership of a company and when you purchase shares of a company you become one of the company’s owners.  A company sells shares as a way of raising long term finance for the business.  The owner of the share is then entitled to a distribution of the profit payable as a dividend depending on how many shares are owned.

Shares are issued by a company to raise money. Unlike bonds, which are a straightforward loan, shares give you ownership of part of the company. Most shares are listed on a stock exchang [..]

The ownership of part of a company. It is a contract between the issuing company and the owner of the share, which gives the latter an interest in the management of the corporation, the right to participate in profits and, if the company is dissolved, a claim upon assets remaining when all debts have been paid. The majority of shares issued are eit [..]

Shares are equity securities and represent a share in a company. You may be paid regular dividends on your shares, and you have the chance of making a capital gain on your money if you sell your share [..]

Also known as equities. A person who buys a portion of a company’s capital becomes a shareholder in that company’s assets and as such receives a share of the company’s profits in the form of an annual dividend. There are different types of shares, for example ordinary, preference, cumulative preference and participating preference shares.

The total number of shares from our websites, such as shares on Twitter, Facebook and other social media. Also included are printing of the release and sharing it via email. Engagement

The nominal capital of a Limited company is divided into shares which may be in units of £1 or more, or 50p or as small as 0.05p. There are two main types of shares, ordinary shares and preference sha [..]

according to the World Bank’s Articles of Agreement, each member country is required to have a minimum subscription of shares in the total capital stock of the institution. The amount of the minimum subscription is roughly proportional to the absolute size of the country’s economy in the world. Member countries are then allocated a certain number o [..]

A share is a single unit of ownership of a company, mutual fund or other organisation. Shareholders are entitled to a proportion of a company's profits if they are declared as dividends, and may vote at annual general meetings (AGMs).

"Shares" means the units into which the proprietary interest in a corporation are divided.

represents ownership in part of a company. When you buy a share in a company you become a part of the business and share in the future of that business. Also known as an equity.

Also known as equities. They offer a way of investing directly in companies by literally buying one or more shares in that business. You buy your shares and receive returns in the form of a dividend w [..]

ownership of a company along with other shareholders, giving it’s owner the right to receive a part of a firm's profits as dividends.   Short

Are also referred to as stocks or equities. They represent ownership in a company.

Also referred to as equities. Instruments that signify an ownership position, or equity, in a corporation. Single priced fund

An investment in a company or mix of companies.

A term typically used to describe an ownership interest in a company. Shares are also known as equities. SIPO

The unit of ownership of a company. The equal parts into which a company’s capital (assets) is divided.

A document signifying part ownership in a company. The terms "share" and "stock" are often used interchangeable.

A unit of ownership of a company limited by shares. Ownership can be divided into any number of shares of any value. Shares are owned by individual people or corporate bodies known as ‘shareholders’. [..]

A share is a part ownership. Two or more parties, in the case of the Help To Buy Equity Loan for example, the buyer and the Government/housing association, own a percentage of an asset. Help to Buy Equity Loan

Certificates or book entries representing ownership in a company.

  Certificate representing ownership in a company. The shareholder is granted a number of rights in relation to the company's life (voting rights, right to access information) and the company's assets (right to receive part of the profit, subscription right). See: Securities

This is a representation of ownership in a company or mutual fund through shares an investment purchased or stock options that were exercised. In account history, this is the number of shares that were brought or sold when a transaction executed. Top

Portion of equity ownership in a company.

Certificates or book entries representing ownership in a corporation or similar entity.

A Seek Limit order has a price limit automatically assigned (up to the fifth best price level) to the order when sent and seeks to fill the entire quantity. Available only on CME Globex Trader.