SHARES Meaning and
Definition
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Shares refer to the units of ownership interest or equity in a company, corporation, or mutual fund. They represent a claim on the assets, profits, and voting rights of the entity. Each share typically carries a specific monetary value, known as the share price, which fluctuates in response to market forces.
Shares are issued by companies to raise capital or funds for various purposes, such as expansion, research and development, or debt repayment. When individuals or institutional investors purchase shares, they become shareholders or stockholders, making them partial owners of the company. The ownership is proportional to the number of shares held relative to the total number of outstanding shares.
Owners of shares have the potential to benefit from the success of the company through dividend payments and capital appreciation. Dividends are regular payments made to shareholders from the company's profits. When the company performs well, the value of the shares can increase, allowing shareholders to sell them at a profit.
Shares are commonly traded on stock exchanges or over-the-counter markets. Investors can buy and sell shares to other investors, providing liquidity in the market. Trading prices are influenced by factors such as market demand, financial performance, industry trends, and global events.
Shares are often categorized into different classes, such as common shares and preferred shares. Common shares generally offer voting rights in major company decisions, while preferred shares may have additional benefits such as fixed dividend payments or priority during liquidation.
Overall, shares provide individuals and institutional investors with opportunities to participate in the ownership and potential financial success of companies, allowing them to diversify their investments and potentially earn a return on their capital.
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Etymology of SHARES
The word "shares" has its etymology in the Old English word "scearu" (pronounced "sharu"), which means a division, a part, or a portion. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*skera-", which has a similar meaning. Over time, this word evolved in Middle English to "share" and eventually became "shares" in its plural form. The term "shares" is commonly used today to refer to the units of ownership in a corporation or company.
Idioms with the word SHARES
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on shares
The idiom "on shares" refers to a situation in which the profits or losses of a business venture are divided among the participants based on the proportion of their investment or contribution. It often implies that the participants jointly bear the risks and rewards of the venture.
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go shares
The idiom "go shares" refers to the act of sharing or dividing something, typically resources, responsibilities, or obligations, between two or more individuals or parties. It implies a collaborative effort in which each person contributes and takes an equal or fair share of the task or burden at hand.
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go halves (or shares)
"Go halves (or shares)" means to divide the cost or responsibility with someone, usually splitting it evenly between two people.
Similar spelling words for SHARES
- shrug,
- shiraz,
- shears,
- Sherice,
- shores,
- soares,
- shirk,
- shriek,
- Shires,
- shark,
- Sherk,
- Suares,
- shirkey,
- shrewish,
- Shrock,
- sharkey,
- Sherise,
- shrike,
- Sharice.
Conjugate verb Shares
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