Glossary A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 Definitions by InvestorWords.com   What is...? common stock Securities representing equity ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights, and entitling the holder to a share of the company's success through dividends and/or capital appreciation. In the event of liquidation, common stock holders have rights to a company's assets only after bondholders, other debt holders, and preferred stock holders have been satisfied. also called junior equity. see also capital stock, classified stock, conversion, convertible security, right, preemptive right. Copyright ©2009 by InvestorGuide.com. All Rights Reserved.