ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SAVING AND INVESTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
people who have invested in a corporation and own some of its stock
A
Brokers
B
Stockholders
C
Stockers
D
Stock Exchangers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A shareholder is any person, company, or institution that owns shares in a company’s stock.

Detailed explanation-2: -Private corporations have stockholders who are typically family members. A corporation is a separate entity and files its own tax returns. In contrast, a partnership and proprietorship is owned by one or two individuals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shareholders of a company are of two types – common and preferred shareholder. As their name suggests, they are the owners of a company’s common stocks. These individuals enjoy voting rights over matters concerning the company.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shareholders are always stakeholders in a corporation, but stakeholders are not always shareholders. A shareholder owns part of a public company through shares of stock, while a stakeholder has an interest in the performance of a company for reasons other than stock performance or appreciation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Equity Shareholder: Preference Shareholder: Debenture holders: 29-Aug-2022

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