Are you a bit unsure of what it truly means to own shares in a company? You're not alone. Recently, my 8 year old son explained to his little brother the basics of investing and what it means to own shares in a company. Click on the audio file to listen to his simple lesson on how pizza and shares are really quite similar.
And if you'd like more of the basics on shares and stocks, see http://www.investopedia.com/university/stocks/.