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Stocks & securities
Stocks trades, exchanges and tools etc.
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Liquidation preference
Financial services; Stocks & securities
The order interested parties are paid off in in the case of liquidation of a company. This generally means creditors and banks before shareholders.
Common stock
Financial services; Stocks & securities
The most usual type of stock issued by a company. Holders of common stock can expect voting rights on the management of a company and may or may not receive a dividend.
Preferred stock
Financial services; Stocks & securities
A type of stock which is more like a bond than normal shares. Holders can expect a fix dividend forever, much like interest on a loan. Also, in the case of liquidation, capital is paid to holders of ...
Stock exchange
Financial services; Stocks & securities
A central location, either physical or virtual, where buyers and sellers can meet to exchange stock.
Initial public offering
Financial services; Stocks & securities
The first sale of stock by a private company. An underwriting firm is usually hired in this process to determine the best time, price and type of stock to bring to the market.
Primary market
Financial services; Stocks & securities
Where securities are created and sold after an IPO.
Secondary market
Financial services; Stocks & securities
The stock market, where previously-issued securities are bought and sold. The issuing company has no involvement in the process.
