________ represents an ownership share in a corporation.

A) A call option
B) Common stock
C) A fixed-income security
D) Preferred stock

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________ represents an ownership share in a corporation.A)  A call optionB)  Common stockC)  A fixed-income securityD)  Preferred stock

Justus Huhnke · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Common stock represents an ownership share in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and potential for a share of profits through future dividend payouts and appreciation of the stock's value. Option A, a call option, gives the owner the right to buy stock at a specific price, but does not represent ownership. Option C, a fixed-income security, provides a fixed rate of return and does not represent ownership. Option D, preferred stock, represents ownership, but does not provide voting rights and has a fixed dividend payout.

________ represents an ownership share in a corporation.

A) A call option
B) Common stock
C) A fixed-income security
D) Preferred stock

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