Equity Security Financial Glossary

What is it? Any security representing an ownership interest in the issuing entity. This includes common, preferred, or other capital stock. It also includes mutual funds and contractual rights to acquire or dispose of ownership interests at fixed or determinable prices such as warrants, rights, call options, and put options. Does not include convertible debt.

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