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Definition:
The term equity can mean one of the following:
  - A representation of ownership interest in a company in the form of stock or other security.
  - In accounting, equity represents the owners' interest on assets held by a company after all liabilities are deducted.
  - Equity (stocks) is one of the three major asset classes, with bonds and cash being the other two.
  - In real estate, equity is the value of a property after deducting the owner's mortgage balance.

Related Concepts:

Balance Sheet
Book Value
Capital
Negative Equity
Shareholder's Equity
Stock Option
 

Available Positions Related to Equity:

Financial Services Operations jobs

Securities Trading & Brokerage jobs

Sell-side Research jobs

 

Relevant Functional Areas:

Capital Markets
Financial Services Operations
Real Estate Investing
Securities Trading & Brokerage
Sell-side Research
Venture Capital
 

Related Job Titles:

Portfolio Manager
Trader
 

Synonyms:

Stock