Equity ownership

Equity ownership refers to holding a share or percentage of interest in a company or asset. It represents your claim to part of the business’s value, profits, and assets. For example, owning equity in a company means you are a partial owner, which can come through stock shares or partnership stakes. Your ownership level determines your influence on decisions, your share of earnings, and your risk if the company’s value increases or decreases. Equity is a key way investors and founders build and participate in wealth creation within a business.