Introduction to Stocks and Bonds

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Stock

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Ownership in a company

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Bond

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Loan to a company or government

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Equity

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Value of shares issued

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Dividend

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Profit share for shareholders

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Interest

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Payment for borrowed money

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Market Capitalization

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Total market value of a company's shares.

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Yield

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Earnings from an investment

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Portfolio

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Collection of investments

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Risk

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Potential financial loss

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Return

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Profit from an investment