Is owning a stock owning a part of a company?

Yes, when you purchase a stock, whether it is a single share or thousands of shares, you become a part-owner of the company without any of the daily responsibilities.

When you become a shareholder, you are afforded a series of benefits and rights, no matter the size of your stake.

At the same time, you have zero direct control over a company's operations, but you are given voting rights during shareholders' meetings. You also cannot take property or start hiring or firing employees.

By remembering that you are a partial owner of the company, this might give you a different perspective on how you buy and sell stocks.