Outline of Session Outline of Session 4
Outline of Session Outline of Session 4
Outline of Session Outline of Session 4
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Common Stock<br />
Common Stock (or just “Stock”) is a security,<br />
which represents ownership in a company.<br />
Owning a stock entitles you to some share <strong>of</strong> a<br />
company’s pr<strong>of</strong>its (or dividends).<br />
Shareholders are last in line to claim against a<br />
company’s assets in the event <strong>of</strong> bankruptcy.<br />
Investment in stocks therefore is considered<br />
more risky than investment in bonds.<br />
Investment returns in stocks include capital<br />
gains/losses and dividends.<br />
© 2009 Charn Soranakom, Ph.D.<br />
Last Updated: June 11, 2009 © 2009 Charn Soranakom, Ph.D. <strong>Session</strong> 4 | Slide 10 <strong>of</strong> 19
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