1.What is a bond?
2.Advantages and
disadvantages of bonds
3.Some vocabulary and
definition
4.Bonds characteristics
5.Comparison stocks and
bonds
Some vocabulary and definition
4. Bonds characteristics
(Maturity,(par
Coupon,
Interest
value)
rates, yield)
Comparison
Basic
comparion
Bonds
Stocks
Meaning
A Debt Instrument, pay back the
principal amount with interest
Issuers
Government Institutions, Financial Corporates
Institutions, Companies
Status of
An Equity Instrument representing an
ownership interest in a corporation
holders
Bondholders are the lenders to
the company
Shareholder are the owners of the
company
Form of
Coupon payments
Dividends
Relatively low, prioritized for
repayments
High, no guaranteed returns
Interest rate, Inflation
Market, Business
Bondholders get the preferential
treatment when bond matures
Shareholders get the right to vote
returns
Risk level
Major risks
associated
Additional
benefit
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