<P> An equity investment generally refers to the buying and holding of shares of stock on a stock market by individuals and firms in anticipation of income from dividends and capital gains . Typically , equity holders receive voting rights , meaning that they can vote on candidates for the board of directors ( shown on a diversification of the fund ( s ) and to obtain the skill of the professional fund managers in charge of the fund ( s ) . An alternative , which is usually employed by large private investors and pension funds , is to hold shares directly ; in the institutional environment many clients who own portfolios have what are called segregated funds , as opposed to or in addition to the pooled mutual fund alternatives . </P>
<P> An equity investment generally refers to the buying and holding of shares of stock on a stock market by individuals and firms in anticipation of income from dividends and capital gains . Typically , equity holders receive voting rights , meaning that they can vote on candidates for the board of directors ( shown on a diversification of the fund ( s ) and to obtain the skill of the professional fund managers in charge of the fund ( s ) . An alternative , which is usually employed by large private investors and pension funds , is to hold shares directly ; in the institutional environment many clients who own portfolios have what are called segregated funds , as opposed to or in addition to the pooled mutual fund alternatives . </P>
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equity of us companies can be purchased by
buying and holding of shares of stock
buying and holding of shares of stock