# equity

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- Post ID: 604631
- Modified: 2026-09-07T19:47:59+00:00
- Language: en

## Definition

Equity denotes the ownership interest in a corporation or quasi-corporation. It represents the amount attributable to owners once the entity’s liabilities have been deducted from its assets, so the return is not a fixed repayment claim. Shares are the most familiar form of equity, but the category also covers ownership-related financial instruments that are not legally classified as securities.

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