Other types of equity

We can think of equity as a degree of ownership in any asset after deducting all debts associated with that asset.

Common variations on equity:

• A stock or other security representing an ownership interest in a company.
• On a company's balance sheets, the funds contributed by the owners or shareholders plus retained earnings (or losses).
• In margin trading, the value of securities in a margin account minus the amount the account holder borrowed from the brokerage.
• In real estate, the property's current fair market value less the amount the owner still owes on the mortgage.