Ownership Interest

Equity Instrument
An equity instrument is any financial instrument that signifies ownership interest in an entity, such as stocks, options, or warrants.
Equity Share
An equity share, also known as an ordinary share, represents an ownership interest in a company, granting the holder voting rights, dividends, and a claim on assets upon liquidation.
Free Transferability of Interest
The right to sell an ownership interest to another party who acquires all of the seller's rights, without permission from others. This is a characteristic of corporate stock, though not of restricted stock, as contrasted with a partnership interest.
Stake
Ownership interest or a share in an enterprise, often referring to a vested interest in a company, property, or financial venture.
Working Interest
A customary seven-eighths interest in the oil business that bears the cost of development and operation of an oil or gas property.

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