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Who are the true owners of a corporation? What are the three types of securities issued by a corporation? What is the difference between preferred stock and common stock?

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Who are the true owners of a corporation? What are the three types of securities issued by a corporation? What is the difference between preferred stock and common stock?

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Shares of corporate stock define an ownership entitlement, called an equity position, and represent a proportional claim on a company's assets and future earnings. Corporate stock is the capital or monetary fund that a company raises through the sale of shares. Ownership is determined by the number of shares of corporate stock a person owns divided by the total number of shares of corporate stock outstanding.

There are 3 types of securities that can be issued by a corporation:
- stock
- bonds
- notes

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