5. Dividend- The part of corporate net earnings distributed usually periodically (as quarterly) to stockholders in the form of cash, additional shares, or property either as a set amount per share or a percentage of par value.
* Give him a few shares of high-dividend stock.
6. Earnings- The balance of revenue for a specified period that remains after deducting related costs and expenses incurred.
* Bob uses his earnings to cover the expenses of everyday life.
7. Private vs. Public Companies- Private companies have private shareholders who's shares may not exceed 50 and can not be offered for public subscription. A public company offers shares to the public who may purchase as many shares as wanted.
* Facebook is a privately owned company making me unable to invest in it, however, I have purchased stocks from Amazon as it is a publicly owned company.
8. Growth Stock- Stock of a corporation that has had faster than average gains in earnings and is expected to continue to rise.
* My shares in Microsoft have proven to be growth stocks because they are rapidly rising.
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