Which of the following represents the shares currently in the hands of investors?
A) Authorized shares
B) Issued shares
C) Outstanding shares
D) Unissued shares

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Outstanding shares represent the shares that are currently owned by investors, including both public investors and company insiders. These shares are issued by the company and are in the hands of investors, unlike authorized shares which are the maximum number a company can issue as authorized by its corporate charter, and unissued shares which are authorized but not yet issued.

Which of the Following Represents the Shares Currently in the Hands