shareholding (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛərˌhəʊldɪŋ/
Definition
The ownership of shares in a company, representing a proportion of the company's capital.
Examples
Her shareholding in the tech startup grew significantly after its IPO.
The activist investor increased their shareholding to gain more control.
Many small investors have a minimal shareholding in large corporations.
How to Use shareholding
- shareholding in (prepositional phrase)
- Ownership of stocks within a particular company. — "She has a substantial shareholding in the pharmaceutical giant."
- shareholding of (prepositional phrase)
- The quantity or percentage of stock owned. — "The report details the shareholding of institutional investors."
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