👉 Equities, also known as stocks or shares, are a type of financial instrument that represent ownership in companies. They are traded on stock exchanges and listed publicly to be sold by investors who can then buy them at a later date for profit. These securities include common stock, preferred stock, and equity bonds. Common stock represents the company's ownership interest in the company and is typically issued to shareholders as dividends or as part of the purchase price of a share. Preferred stock, on the other hand,
