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stock

A share of ownership in a corporation, entitling the holder to a portion of the company's assets and profits.

Example

"He bought 50 shares of stock in the tech company after researching its growth potential."

💡 Memory Tip

You own a piece of the company's STOCK (store of value). Stockholder = part-owner.

Etymology

From Old English 'stocc' meaning 'tree trunk, stump' — the main stem (root) of a company's ownership.

Common Misspellings

stoskstcoksttockstok

Related Terms

equitydividendmarket capitalization

See Also

shareholder

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