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Growth stock

A growth stock is a type of stock in a company whose revenues and profits are increasing at a faster rate than the average company. It usually pays no dividends to its shareholders, because the company is investing all of its money back into the business to continue its growth. The value of growth stocks can increase significantly if the company is successful, but they can also go down in value if the company isn't doing well.