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Definition of

equities

Stockholding & Investments

stock in corporation a stockholder's holdings in a corporation

equities - Related Articles
  • Private Investments in Public Equity

    Best Practice

    private equity financing.
    By William K. Sjostrom, Jr

  • The Changing Role and Regulation of Equity Research

    Best Practice

    Equity research is the publication by analysts of reports, notes, and emails that offer an investment recommendation on the quoted stock of a company (typically buy, sell, or hold). The recommendation is supported by an investment case, financial forecasts, and a valuation. Reports vary enormously
    By Simon Taylor

  • Debt/Equity Ratio

    Calculations

    Debt/equity is the most commonly used method of assessing corporate debt, but in fact there is more than one way of expressing essentially the same thing.

  • Optimizing the Capital Structure: Finding the Right Balance between Debt and Equity

    Best Practice

    There are three financing methods that companies can use: debt, equity, and hybrid securities. This categorization is based on the main characteristics of the securities.
    By Meziane Lasfer

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Definitions of ’equities’ and meaning of ’equities’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’equities’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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