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Topic: "Equity"

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Word of the week

Stock

A stock is a type of investment that is mostly offered on stock markets and signifies the holder's proportional ownership in the issuing company.

What Are Stocks? How Do They Work? →

Infographic of the week

Charted: American Stock Ownership Back at All-Time Highs

This graphic shows the share of U.S. households’ finances invested in public stocks over time, based on data from the Federal Reserve.

Charted: American Stock Ownership Back at All-Time Highs Share of U.S. households’ finances invested in public stocks over time →

Word of the week

Equity

The term "equity," which is frequently used in numerous financial contexts, can be confusing to many. To put it simply, equity is ownership of a business or an asset. It can be represented as stocks, real estate, or any other type of investment instrument.

What you need to know about this often-used financial term →

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