We anticipate incomes from dividends and capital gain when the stock value rises.The process of buying and holding shares of stock by individuals to get such income is Equity investment. Sometimes it also referred to as acquisition of equity participation in a private company.Investment at the initial stages are referred to as venture capital investing, carrying higher risk.Individuals often held equities in the form of mutual funds or other forms of pooled investment.This allow the investors to diversify their funds as well obtain fund managing skills.
