What Is Equity ?
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In stock market parlance, equity and stocks are often used interchangeably. Stocks and equity are same, as both represent the ownership in an entity (company) and are traded on the stock exchanges. Equity by definition means ownership of assets after the debt is paid off. Stock generally refers to traded equity.
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