A share of ownership in a corporation is called a stock or equity. When you own a stock, you essentially own a piece of the corporation. This ownership gives you certain rights, such as voting on corporate matters and receiving dividends if the company decides to distribute profits.
Stocks are typically bought and sold on stock exchanges, and their value can fluctuate based on the company’s performance and market conditions. Owning shares in a corporation means you are a shareholder, and your financial interest in the company is proportional to the number of shares you hold.