Question

Can somebody explain common stock to me?

Answer 1

Common stock is probably the one you think of most, when someonementions stock, and is the one most often purchased. Common stockshareholders have a right to vote on how the company is operated, by voting on who will hold positions on the board of directors

Answer 2

Common stock is stock issued by a company that is owned by common shareholders. Those shares also entitle the owner to dividends.