What is a share ?

A share is a form of ownership. Each share in a company represents a fraction of the company's share capital.

A share is a form of ownership. Each share in a company represents a fraction of the company's share capital and makes its holder, the shareholder, one of the company's ‘owners’. The shareholder is therefore entitled to take part in the annual General Meeting of shareholders, where the direction and management of the company are discussed. As a general rule, when a company is set up, unquoted shares are issued to make up its share capital.

Each year, depending on the company's results and strategy, the Annual General Meeting decides whether a dividend should be paid and the amount per share. In addition to dividends, shares can generate capital gains on resale if the share price has risen. This is the case with the schemes presented on Enerfip, with returns fixed in advance.