Shares might be regarded as financial assets too, although in this case the issuer is not legally bound to pay any money. Shares are rather economic than legal promises to pay dividends or provide capital gains through the appreciation of their price.

Shares might be regarded as financial assets too, although in this case the issuer is not legally bound to pay any money. Shares are rather economic than legal promises to pay dividends or provide capital gains through the appreciation of their price.