Tracking Stock

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Tracking stock is a type of equity issued by a parent company to track the financial performance of a specific division or subsidiary, without granting ownership in the entity itself. What is tracking stock? It allows investors to focus on the performance of a particular segment while still being part of the larger corporate structure. This financial instrument is often used to highlight the value of high-growth divisions.

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