What is the meaning of common shares?

Subtopics: Common Stock 

noun

  • Stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections.
    • usage: "over 40 million Americans invest in common stocks"
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