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Shareholder - Definition
Below, you'll find a definition of this investing term...

Definition:  A person who owns at least 1 share of stock.  Can also be referred to as a "stockholder."

TeenAnalyst Advice: A shareholder represents someone who owns part of the company.  Even if you own just 1 share of stock in General Electric (for example), you still own part of the company.

Shareholders have voting rights and they profit when the company does well.

 

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