Common Stock
Common stocks or sometimes known as ordinary shares is the most typical way to invest in a corporation. The shares are issued initially by the corporation and sold to individuals, mutual funds, Banks and other financial institutions. Investing in common stocks or ordinary shares offer no guarantees but in the U.S, in other countries and here in the Philippines, stocks have produced better returns than other invesments. It is also possible to lose an entire invesment if you're not careful in choosing stocks. Common shareholder may make money through capital appreciation and dividends.
