Equity Securities

An ownership (equity) stake in the corporation.

The most a shareholder can lose is the amount invested; personal assets are protected.

Common stock holders are paid last, after creditors and preferred stock.

The right to vote on the board of directors and major corporate matters.

One vote per share for each open board seat, with votes cast separately per seat.

Cumulative voting lets a shareholder pool all available votes and cast them for one or more candidates as desired.