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Total Equity

What does Total Equity mean?

The total amount of preferred shares added to the amount of common equity. This can also be expressed as net assets i.e. total assets less total liabilities.



Stockopedia explains Total Equity...

Shareholders' equity comes from two main sources: i) the original investment (plus any follow-on investments) and ii) the retained earnings which the company is able to accumulate over time.