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A stock (also known as equity)
is a security that represents the ownership of a fraction of a corporation.
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Two main types of stocks
common and preferred
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Most often, stocks are bought and sold on stock exchanges
the Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
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Growth stocks
are companies that tend to increase in value due to growing earnings.
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Common stock
is a security that represents ownership in a corporation.
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Preferred stockholders
have a higher claim on dividends than common stockholders.
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Shares
represent equity ownership in a corporation or financial asset, owned by investors who exchange capital in return for these units