A metal compound obtained by a process comprising the step of contacting,
in a specific ratio, a compound represented by the formula
M.sup.1L.sup.1.sub.r, a compound represented by the formula
R.sup.1.sub.s-1TH, and a compound represented by the formula
R.sup.2.sub.4-nJ(OH).sub.n; a catalyst component for addition
polymerization comprising the metal compound; a catalyst for addition
polymerization using the catalyst component; and a process for producing
an addition polymer using the catalyst.