Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmən stɑk/
noun A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and gives shareholders voting rights and a share of profits
A1 Common stock represents ownership in a company.
A2 Investors can purchase common stock to become shareholders.
B1 Common stockholders have voting rights in the company.
B2 The value of common stock can fluctuate based on market conditions.
C1 Common stock is considered a riskier investment compared to preferred stock.
C2 Companies may issue more common stock to raise capital for expansion.
adjective Describing something that is typical, ordinary, or shared by many
A1 Common stock items are usually easy to find in stores.
A2 The company issued common stock to raise capital for expansion.
B1 Investors often prefer common stock over preferred stock for its potential for higher returns.
B2 Common stockholders have voting rights in the company's annual meetings.
C1 The company's common stock price fluctuated due to market conditions.
C2 Analysts recommend diversifying a portfolio with a mix of common stock and bonds.
formal Investors who purchase common stock are entitled to vote on company decisions and receive dividends.
informal If you buy common stock, you can vote on stuff and get dividends.
slang Common stock is like owning a piece of the company and getting some cash back.
figurative Think of common stock as your ticket to being part of the company's inner circle.
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