A mutual shareholder or stockholder's an individual or company (including a corporation) that legally owns one or more shares of stock in a joint stock company. A company's shareholders collectively own that company. Thus, the typical goal of such companies's to enhance shareholder value. Stockholders are granted special privileges depending on the class of stock. These rights may include: The right to vote on matters such as elections to the board of directors. Usually, stockholders have one… (More on Stockholder)