Section 2
Types of Stock
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Common Stock
Common stock is a form of ownership and equity, different from preferred stock, that still earns rights of ownership for its shareholders.
Preferred Stock
Preferred stock usually carries no voting rights, but may carry a dividend, have priority over common stock upon liquidation and/or have other benefits.