What are physical shares ? What are D- mat shares

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Physical shares are paper certificates representing ownership of a company's stock. D-mat shares are electronic shares held in a dematerialized account.

Physical shares are tangible paper certificates that can be held by investors.
D-mat shares are electronic shares that are held in a dematerialized account.
Physical shares are becoming less common as more investors opt for electronic shares.
D-mat shares are easier to manage and trade than physical shares.
Examples of companies that issue physical shares include Disney and Ford.
Examples of companies that issue D-mat shares include Apple and Amazon.