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Chapter 21: Q. 16 (page 484)

Explain the basic differences between a share of stock and a bond.

Short Answer

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Share of a stock is an official claim to share the corporation's future profit.

Bond is the official claim against the firm.

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01

Introduction

Stocks give you a stake in a company, whereas bonds are a debt to a company or government from you. The most significant distinction is in how they create profit: stocks must increase in value and then be sold on the stock market, whereas most bonds pay a fixed rate of interest over time.

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Explanation 

A stock is an official claim to a portion of the company's future profits. The bond represents the firm's official claim. The bond's owner will receive a fixed annual payment plus a lumpsum payment at the bond's maturity date.

A stockholder receives a percentage of future profits, whereas a bondholder must receive a fixed amount regardless of whether the company makes a profit or not.

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