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Alternately known as “stocks” or “equities,” the term “shares” most accurately describes what you acquire when you invest in a company: When you buy “shares,” you gain ownership in your company-of-choice. Therefore, you have influence over its growth and direction-at least to the extent that you vote at company meetings; and, to some extent, you [...]

The share trading market instantly conjures up pictures of wealth being created and lost. A “share” makes its owner a part owner of the company. Various types of shares, also sometimes referred to as stocks, have different rights associated with it. The main objective of share trading is to make a profit. If you are [...]