Ordinary share - Financial definition
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Concise definition of the term ordinary share
An ordinary share is a security representing equity ownership in a corporation. It provides voting rights, and entitles the holder to a share of the company's profit through dividends and/or capital appreciation.
Comprehensive definition of the term ordinary share
In the event of the corporation being liquidated, holders of common stock have rights to the company's assets only after bondholders, other debt holders, and holders of preferred stock have been satisfied.