Dar es Salaam, June 24 -- WHEN you invest in equity , you are not just buying a share code or a number on the stock exchange. You are purchasing a stake in the future prosperity of a company.

A share represents ownership a right to participate in the companys future earnings, growth, and decision making through shareholder votes. What you truly buy is a part of the companys journey towards greater value.

This is fundamentally different from the mindset of a speculator, who aims to profit from short-term price movements without regard to the underlying business.

It is also different from traders who focus on frequent buying and selling to capture price volatility, or dividend hunters who focus primarily on cash payouts without necessari...