I have been anticipating to buy assets from NGX but really confused on which one to buy. So I want to know the difference between shares and stocks so as to make an informed decision.
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I have been anticipating to buy assets from NGX but really confused on which one to buy. So I want to know the difference between shares and stocks so as to make an informed decision.
Shares and stocks are often used interchangeably, but there's a subtle difference: Stock refers to a company's overall ownership, representing a claim on part of its assets and profits. Shares represent individual units of ownership in that company. Think of it like a pizza , Stock is the whole pizzRead more
Shares and stocks are often used interchangeably, but there’s a subtle difference:
Stock refers to a company’s overall ownership, representing a claim on part of its assets and profits.
Shares represent individual units of ownership in that company.
Think of it like a pizza ,
Stock is the whole pizza.
Shares are individual slices.
When you buy shares, you’re buying a portion of the company’s stock.
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