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What is Ordinary Shares?

Ordinary Shares: Equity securities that represent ownership in a corporation and a claim on part of the corporation's assets and earnings.

Category:
Business
Also written as:
Ordinary Share

Other definitions

  • BusinessAn equity component that represents ownership in a company and entitles the holder to a share of profits.
  • BusinessEquity shares that represent ownership in a corporation and carry voting rights.

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