Stock

{
  "id": "MLC-T-FIN-000365",
  "term": "Stock",
  "field": "Finance and investing",
  "definition": "A share of stock is an instrument that signifies an ownership position (called equity) in a corporation, and a claim on its proportional share in the corporation's assets and profits. Most stocks also provide voting rights, which give shareholders a proportional vote in certain corporate decisions, such as the election of corporate directors.",
  "references": [
    "SEC Investor.gov Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/finance/stock/"
}