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Equity
Refers to 'Shareholders' Equity,' the amount of money that would be returned to shareholders if all the company's assets were liquidated and all debt was paid off.
What is Equity?
Refers to 'Shareholders' Equity,' the amount of money that would be returned to shareholders if all the company's assets were liquidated and all debt was paid off.
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