A company may, if so authorised by its Articles, convert all or any of its fully paid-up shares into stock, and reconvert that stock into fully paid-up shares of any denomination. So every 'stock' is a 'share' while every 'share' may not be a 'stock'. The method of conversion of shares into stock is given below: 1. To pass a [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and kinds of shares issued by a company. Meaning and Definition of Shares: A share is the interest of a shareholder in a definite portion of the capital. Section 2 (46) of the Act defines a share as, "A share in the share capital of a company and includes stock, [...]
This article will help you to learn about the difference between shares and stocks. Difference between Shares and Stocks Share 1. Nominal values: Share has nominal value. 2. Fully paid-up: Share need not necessarily be fully paid-up. 3. Transferability: It is transferable as a whole. 4. Distinctive number: It has distinctive number by which it is distinguished from other shares. [...]