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A Share Is a Slice of a Company

Own a share, own a piece of everything it does

One share can cost less than dinner out. So what do you actually own: a ticket, a bet, or a real company?

You'll find out

  • What one share really gives you
  • The oldest share ever found
  • Why a share's loss has a floor

Why it matters

A stock is a piece of a real business. See the piece clearly and the market stops looking like a casino.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 82 · Zone 10

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