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Alpha sharesA term previously given to the most actively traded shares on the London Stock Exchange along with beta, gamma and delta shares. This classification was replaced by the normal market size classification in January 1991.Similar MatchesClass A or Class B sharesClass A or Class B sharesSee: Classified stock Common sharesCommon sharesIn general, a public corporation has two types of shares, common and preferred. The common shares usually entitle the shareholders to vote at shareholders meetings. The common shares have a discretionary dividend. Capital sharesCapital sharesOne of two types of shares in a dual-purpose investment company, which entitle the holder to the appreciation or depreciation in the value of a portfolio, as well as the gains from trading in the portfolio. Antithesis of income shares. Ordinary sharesOrdinary sharesApples mainly to international equities. Shares of non-U.S. companies traded in their individual home markets. Usually cannot be delivered in the US See: ADR. Shares authorizedShares authorizedThe maximum number of shares of stock of a company allowed in the articles of incorporation, which may be changed only by a shareholder vote. See: Issued and outstanding. Further Suggestionsparticipating preference sharesAmerican shares redeemable preference shares delta shares beta shares cumulative preference shares Outstanding shares Paired shares Identified shares preference shares penny shares ordinary shares Shares partly paid shares Treasury Shares permanent interest bearing shares guilder shares (New York Shares) nil paid shares Performance shares bearer stocks/shares Equal shares swap stepped preference shares recovery shares capital shares income shares |
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