noun
A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and gives shareholders voting rights and a share of profits
adjective
Describing something that is typical, ordinary, or shared by many
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Investors who purchase common stock are entitled to vote on company decisions and receive dividends.
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If you buy common stock, you can vote on stuff and get dividends.
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Common stock is like owning a piece of the company and getting some cash back.
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Think of common stock as your ticket to being part of the company's inner circle.