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What are Equities?

When you purchase stock in a company, you’re really purchasing an equity stake. That’s why stocks are also referred to as “equities” when talking about different investment vehicles. Equities are company-issued shares representing ownership in the company. They entitle the holder to the benefits associated with the financial gains of that company and the privileges that come with them.
People invest in equities because they have the ability to appreciate. Equity appreciation is how most people build wealth through their stock portfolio, retirement fund or asset investments. In theory, there’s no limit to how high the value of an equity …read more […]

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What are Current Assets?

Companies rely on assets to help them generate revenue and become profitable. Some assets are long-term, while others are current. What are current assets? These are a company’s assets used in normal business operations and expected to be sold or used in less than one year. Specifically, these assets are a representation of the company’s immediate ability to pay its bills and sustain operations.
However, it’s a broad term that can encompass a wide array of valuable holdings. When evaluating a company’s current assets, it’s important for investors to understand these assets not only in terms of what they are, …read more […]