Public Equity

Public equity refers to ownership in a company that is available for purchase by the general public through stock markets. When you buy shares of a company's stock, you become a partial owner and can potentially benefit from its growth through increases in stock value or dividends. Public equity is different from private equity, which involves ownership in companies not listed on stock exchanges. It provides companies with capital to expand and operate, and allows investors to participate in the company's success. Public equity is traded on stock exchanges, with prices fluctuating based on supply, demand, and company performance.