Talk About: -First and Second Estates

question 92

Essay

Talk about:
-First and Second Estates

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Definitions:

Proxy

The right to act for another on a specific issue. In finance the right to cast another’s vote in the election of corporate directors. Incumbent directors routinely solicit stockholders’ proxies for reelection.

Voting Rights

The rights possessed by shareholders that allow them to vote on matters of corporate policy, including decisions on the composition of the board of directors.

Market Return

The total return from an investment or portfolio, including dividends and capital gains, as compared to the overall market.

Constant Growth Stock

A stock whose dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate indefinitely.