By Brian M. Reiser You may have heard the phrase “common stock” thrown around and wondered what it is. Well, common stock is what most people think of when they think of a stock. A share of common stock represents a share of ownership in a corporation. As a result, the more shares a person owns, the larger a stake they own in the company as well.
Investors and traders buy shares of common stock in the hopes of earning a positive return on their investment. They can do this through capital appreciation or through the payment of dividends.
In addition, owning shares of common stock …read more
