Company Share
Becoming a Company Shareholder
Stocks are a type of security that gives stockholders a share of ownership in a company. Stocks also are called “equities.”
Why do people buy stocks?
Investors buy stocks for various reasons. Here are some of them:
- Capital appreciation, which occurs when a stock rises in price
- Dividend payments, which come when the company distributes some of its earnings to stockholders
- Ability to vote shares and influence the company
