Börsenlexikon: Share

Security that embodies a share in the capital of a stock corporation. It secures the owner membership rights (voting and election rights at the general meeting, right to information and control) and property rights (right to a share in the profits and to a corresponding participation quota in the event of capital increases or in the liquidation result). Also called dividend or participation paper.

The attraction of a share lies in two opportunities: on the one hand, many shares offer their shareholders the opportunity to participate in the profits of the stock corporation through a distributed dividend; on the other hand, there is the chance of a rising share price if the share becomes more attractive in investor circles.