Meaning of the word "common stock" in English

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common stock

US /ˌkɑː.mən ˈstɑːk/
UK /ˌkɑː.mən ˈstɑːk/
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Noun

1.

shares of a company that give the owner the right to vote at shareholder meetings and to receive a part of the company's profits after all other payments have been made

Example:
Investing in common stock carries higher risk but also higher potential returns.
The company decided to issue more common stock to raise capital for expansion.
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