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INTRODUCTION:
Every investor aims to maximise their return and grow wealth,however there is no
Way to do it .There are different types of shares traded in the secondary market
which can help in growing your wealth in this blog , lets understand equity and
Definition Equity shares are ordinary shares of a Preference shares are ones that carry
company that represent ownership of the preferential rights in terms of dividend
company. payment and repayment of capital.
Rate of Dividends In the case of equity shares, the dividend rate Preference shareholders receive dividends at
is not fixed. The board of directors decide a fixed rate predefined at a standard share
dividend rates for equity shareholders after price value.
analysing the company's performance in the
past financial year.
Bonus Shares Equity shareholders are entitled to receive Preference shareholders are not entitled to
bonus stocks from the company. receive bonus shares.
Voting Rights Equity shareholders enjoy the right to vote Preference shareholders do not have voting
and participate in the company's decision- rights.
making process.
Capital Repayment Equity shareholders receive capital repayment at the Preference shareholders receive their
time of liquidation of the company and are the last capital repayment before equity
ones to receive it. shareholders.