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What is Share (Stock)? — Meaning, Definition & Example

Definition

A share is a unit of ownership in a company. When a company issues shares, each share represents an equal portion of ownership. Shares are traded on stock exchanges (NSE, BSE) during market hours (9:15 AM - 3:30 PM). Share price is determined by supply and demand.

💡 Real Example

If a company has 1 crore shares and you own 10,000 shares, you own 0.1% of the company.

🇮🇳 Share (Stock) in Hindi / हिंदी में

शेयर (स्टॉक) — शेयर कंपनी में स्वामित्व की एक इकाई है। शेयर NSE, BSE जैसे स्टॉक एक्सचेंजों पर ट्रेड होते हैं।

Share (Stock) (Hinglish) — Share company mein ownership ki ek unit hai. Stock exchanges (NSE, BSE) pe trade hote hain market hours (9:15 AM - 3:30 PM) mein.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Share (Stock) in simple words?
A share is a unit of ownership in a company. When a company issues shares, each share represents an equal portion of ownership. Shares are traded on stock exchanges (NSE, BSE) during market hours (9:15 AM - 3:30 PM). Share price is determined by supply and demand.
Can you give an example of Share (Stock)?
If a company has 1 crore shares and you own 10,000 shares, you own 0.1% of the company.
What is Share (Stock) meaning in Hindi?
In Hindi, Share (Stock) is called शेयर (स्टॉक). शेयर कंपनी में स्वामित्व की एक इकाई है। शेयर NSE, BSE जैसे स्टॉक एक्सचेंजों पर ट्रेड होते हैं।