How do you own part of a company? Is it by buying stocks?

Question

If you own more than half, do you then have more control over it, or get to make decisions as well?

Answer 1

for a listed companies, buying stocks is the way to own part of a company. and ideally, you'll gain control if you own more than half. but under most circumstances, the interest 'high level party' will hold majority shares first before selling the leftover shares to the public.

Answer 2

Yes, a share of stock is an ownership stake in a corporation.

Theoretically owning a share gives you the right to vote on important matters (who significant company personnell are, how the company uses its money, etc). You would certainly be able to call the shots if you owned at least half the stock in the company, and would often be able to do it with less.

Answer 3

Yes, by buying stocks. Frequently, the Board of Directors will collectively try to own more than 50% so they can make the decisions, and not invididual stock holders.

Answer 4

You can own shares but if the company goes under so will all the capital you had tied up in stock. If you really want to "own" the compnay buy its bonds. The debt holders are the ones whom collect the liquidated assets (real estate, infrastructure) of a firm should it go under.

Answer 5

1) Yes.
2) Yes.

Answer 6

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