Asset Classes

Equity

Definition

What is Equity?

Ownership interest in a company or other asset after liabilities are deducted.

Example in practice

A shareholder owns equity in the company.

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Anything with economic value that can be owned or controlled.

A group of investments with similar economic characteristics and market behaviour.

Money available immediately for spending, settlement, or investment.

A share that usually carries voting rights and a residual claim on a company's profits and assets.

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