08 December 2011
In general a share is a part of the ownership of a company. A person who buys a portion of a company’s capital becomes a shareholder in that company’s assets and as such receives a share of the company’s profits in the form of an annual dividend. Lucky or astute investors may also reap a capital gain as the market value of the shares increases.
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