Equity securities are shares of common stock and preferred stock that represent claims on their proportional share in a company's net assets and profits. They represent equity ownership in a company, and usually provide voting rights to the holder.
They may be traded either on an exchange or in the over-the-counter market. More details on exchanges and the over-the-counter market can be found by visiting the following websites:
More details on the equity market and the major stock exchanges can be obtained by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission website.
What are equity securities?