What is the difference between shares and bonds?

Difference between bonds and shares?

  • I just have to do a little explanation for some forms of investment but I am pretty confused about the difference? Aren't bonds run through the government? And do they have ...show more

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    Bonds are fixed investments which usually pay interest throughout their life, issued by governments or corporations. Stocks are ownership which could pay dividends. Stocks like Google don't pay dividends but appreciate in price due to their field of business. You can start with basic finance publications, or even wikipedia to learn a bit more or take a class at your local community college in finance. Good Luck.

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I suggest you learn what a bond and a share are first, then then you can learn observe what the differences are.

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