What is the difference between a stock, share and stake?

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What is the difference between a stock, share and stake?

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They are almost completely synonymous, unless you are being very picky. I own a share of stock and therefore have a stake in the company. Although “Stake” usually refers to a much larger number of shares of stock and is usually represented as a % ownership in the company in question.

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