Stocks are shares of ownership in companies. People who buy a company’s stock may receive dividends (a portion of any profits).
Stockholders are entitled to any capital gains that arise through their trading activity—that is, to any gain obtained when the price at which the stock is sold is greater than the purchase price.
But stockholders also face risks. One risk is that the firm may experience losses and not be able to continue the payment of dividends.
Another risk involves capital losses when the stockholder sells shares at a price below the purchase price.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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