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a share in a company that gives the owner the right to receive a dividend (= part of the company's profit) before dividends are paid to owners of common shares, or when dividends on common shares are not paid at all

a share in a company that gives the owner the right to receive a dividend (= part of the company's profit) before dividends are paid to owners of common shares, or when dividends on common shares are not paid at all

a share of a company providing the owner with a right to vote at shareholder meetings and to receive a part of the company profits as a dividend

a share of a company providing the owner with a right to vote at shareholder meetings and to receive a part of the company profits as a dividend

a type of share where the dividend (= part of a company's profits) does not have to be paid until payments have been made on all other shares:

a share in a company that pays dividends (= part of the profit of a company that is paid to shareholders) rather than increasing in value:

a share in a company that pays dividends (= part of the profit of a company that is paid to shareholders) rather than increasing in value:

shares that are expected to increase in value rather than to pay high dividends (= regular payments of part of a company's profits):

shares that are expected to increase in value rather than to pay high dividends (= regular payments of part of a company's profits):

a type of share in an investment company which offers shareholders profits because of an increase in value of the company's investments, but which does not pay dividends:

a type of share in an investment company which offers shareholders profits because of an increase in value of the company's investments, but which does not pay dividends:

shares in famous and successful companies

shares in famous and successful companies

A blue-chip company or investment is one that can be trusted and is not likely to fail.

company or investment is one that can be trusted and is not likely to fail.

the value or price that is shown on something such as stamps, coins, or paper money

the value or price that is shown on something such as stamps, coins, or paper money

the value of a share, bond, etc. when it is made available for sale for the first time:

the value of a share, bond, etc. when it is made available for sale for the first time:

If you want to be able to sell your shares when trading begins, you should request a share certificate.

If you want to be able to sell your shares when trading begins, you should request a share certificate.

used to describe shares that are traded directly between dealers (= people and organizations that buy and sell for others), rather than on a stock market:

used to describe shares that are traded directly between dealers (= people and organizations that buy and sell for others), rather than on a stock market: