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ordinary shares investment & finance definition

A term used in the United Kingdom and other English-
speaking countries, such as Australia, to refer to common stock. Ordinary shares may be voting or non-voting shares.

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The European equivalent for shares of common stock. Ordinary shares are held in trust as backing for American Depositary Receipts.

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