Stock

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Ownership Slices. When a company divides itself into pieces called shares, each piece is like a slice of cake. If you own one share and there are 100 total shares, you own 1/100th of the whole company.

You Get a Cut. Owning stock typically means you get a portion of the company's profits and have a say in important decisions through voting. It's like being a part-owner of a business.

Different Types Exist. Not all stock is created equal, some shares come with voting power while others don't, and some get paid profits before others. Companies can create different classes of stock with different rules.

Easy to Trade. You can buy and sell stocks, which makes ownership flexible. If you want out, you can sell your shares to someone else instead of being stuck with them forever.