An Indian, at Falmouth, had held out a heavy fowling-piece at arms-length by simply thrusting his finger in at the muzzle. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast Samuel Adams Drake There are perch among them of half an arms-length, and the thickness of the biggest of wrists. Grim: The Story of a Pike Svend Fleuron The dapper little gentleman stood off at arms-length to appraise him.
What is stockholders' equity? Stockholders' equity (also known as shareholders' equity) is one of the three elements of a corporation's balance sheet and the accounting equation as outlined here: assets = liabilities + stockholders' equity. Some view stockholders' equity as a source (along with liabilities) of the corporation's assets.
What is a 'Stock' Stock is a type of security that signifies ownership in a corporation and represents a claim on part of the corporation's assets and earnings. There are two main types of stock: common and preferred. Common stock usually entitles the owner to vote at shareholders' meetings and to receive dividends.