What is equity?
Equities, or stocks, represent partial ownership of a company. Learn about how equity investing can work for you with the MoneySense Glossary.
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Equity investments, or equities, are the same thing as stocks or shares. When you buy equities, you get partial ownership of the company. Depending on the type of share, you may have voting rights for key company decisions. Some companies pay dividends to shareholders, in the form of cash or more shares. Share value can rise and fall, influenced by factors such as industry news, company performance and investor sentiment.
Example: “Equity investments carry higher risk than bonds but also have the potential for higher returns.”
Read more on equity:
- House rich: How to access the equity in your home
With property values continuing to increase in many parts of the country, many homeowners are looking for ways to tap their equity. Here’s how to decide which option fits your situation best. - Enhancing your equity income with ETFs
How to use enhanced income ETFs, as well as dividend and REIT ETFs to provide a steady stream of cash flow for expenses or retirement. - Should millennial Couch Potatoes consider an all-equity portfolio?
Conventional wisdom says young people can afford to be aggressive with their investments, but keep in mind that just because the last 10 years have been great for stocks doesn’t mean a painful downturn isn’t in the cards. - Home equity options: When should you choose a reverse mortgage over a conventional mortgage or HELOC?
These products may seem similar, because they all give you access to the value that’s tied up in your home. But they are not the same, and each should be considered carefully. - The problem with having too much equity
The Silverbergs want to move their 100% equity portfolio into low-cost ETFs. Is it the right choice for them? - Is now the time for a long-term investor to abandon stocks?
It’s been a difficult year for stock investors. Should you move into GICs or mortgage funds to invest for the long term?
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