Buying a share means owning part of a company, rather than lending it money. Its price can rise or fall; neither the invested capital nor dividends are guaranteed.
Share (stock)
In a nutshell
A share is a unit of ownership in a company. Its holder becomes a shareholder and may receive dividends.
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Explained simply
A practical example
Hypothetical example: 10 shares bought at CFA 5,000 each represent an investment of CFA 50,000 before fees.
Further reading
Source: AMF — Listed shares.
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What this means
10 shares bought at CFA 5,000 are worth CFA 60,000: a potential CFA 10,000 gain, before fees.
Educational scenarios. Amounts and rates are fictional, not current market conditions.