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Equity can have different meanings depending on context. Usually, equities refer to the total amount of money an owner of an asset would receive after all debts have been paid. It is sometimes used interchangeably with the term shares. This is because ownership of property is generally in the form of common stocks. However, while stocks are the most common kinds of equity, the latter mainly refers to the general concept of ownership.
Below are several popular types of equities:
Shareholder equity: When a shareholder invests in a company, they are entitled to a small piece of the company. If the company does well, shareholders may receive company profits in the form of dividends. Some stocks also allow shareholders voting rights on certain company policies.
Home equity: This is the difference between how much a homeowner’s home is worth and how much they owe for their mortgage. This is calculated by subtracting the mortgage and other debt owed from the total value of the home.
Private equity: This describes ownership in a private company. These types of equity consist of investors that mainly invest directly in private companies.
Brand equity: This focuses on intangible assets of a brand, such as its reputation and brand identity. A company’s brand can be used to create value due to effective marketing. A loyal customer base can also be part of brand equity.
When calculating a shareholder’s equity, which also determines the equity of a company, this is the equation:
Shareholder’s equity = total assets – total liabilities
This information can be found on the balance sheet. Make sure to subtract the total liabilities from total assets in order to arrive at the shareholder equity. Moreover, total assets should equal the sum of liabilities and total equity.
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