What Is Equities?
In finance, equity is an ownership interest in property that may be offset by debts or other liabilities. Equity is measured for accounting purposes by subtracting liabilities from the value of the assets owned. A business that needs to start up or expand its operations can sell its equity in order to raise cash that does not have to be repaid on a set schedule.
When liabilities attached to an asset exceed its value, the difference is called a deficit and the asset is informally said to be “underwater” or “upside-down”. In government finance or other non-profit settings, equity is known as “net position” or “net assets”.
What Are The Types Of Equities Investments?
Bonds, stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are four basic types of investment options.
How Do Equities Investments Work?
Investing is a strategic approach to growing your wealth over time by purchasing financial assets, such as stocks, bonds or ETFs, with the goal of generating returns. Investing works by purchasing financial assets that have the potential to grow in value, while managing risk and adhering to a long-term investment plan.
Top 10 Equities In South Africa?
Standard Bank Group
Naspers
FirstRand
MTN Group
Absa Group Limited
Investec
Old Mutual
Mondi
Mr Price Group
Sibanye-Stillwater
Kumba Iron Ore