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Term category: Stocks
In 10 words or less:  A partial ownership in a company or mutual fund.

Definition: A share represents part ownership in a company.

StockJargon Advice: A person who owns shares of stock is called a shareholder. Think of a share like a piece of pie. You own a very, very, very, very small piece of the whole company.

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