Shareholder
Shareholder (pronunciation: /ˈʃeərˌhoʊldər/), also known as a stockholder, is an individual or institution that legally owns one or more shares of the stock in a public or private corporation. Shareholders may be referred to as members of a corporation.
Etymology
The term "shareholder" comes from the words "share" and "holder". "Share" in this context refers to the portion of a company's capital, and "holder" refers to the person who possesses or owns something.
Related Terms
- Stock: A type of security that signifies ownership in a corporation and represents a claim on part of the corporation's assets and earnings.
- Dividend: A distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders.
- Equity: The value of an ownership interest in property, including shareholders' equity, in a business.
- Corporate governance: The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a firm is directed and controlled.
- Voting rights: The rights of shareholders to vote on matters of corporate policy, including decisions on the makeup of the board of directors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shareholder
- Wikipedia's article - Shareholder
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