Many people own stocks, but, unfortunately, most of them don't really understand what they own. This tutorial will keep you from being one of those people (not ...

Our guide will lead you through the basics of investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and into the more exotic realms of options, futures and other sophisticated instruments if you're interested. When it comes to investing, how to buy is often more important than what to buy.

Stocks When you own a company's stock, you own part of that company. If it does well, your stock will do well. You can buy and sell whenever you want through ...

How to choosing the right mix of stocks and bonds can be one of the most basic yet confusing decisions facing any investor.

Find out the aspects of each of these popular investment vehicles and how they can work for you.

Bonds are debt, whereas stocks are equity. This is the important distinction between the two securities. By purchasing equity (stock) an investor becomes an owner in a corporation. Ownership comes with voting rights and the right to share in any future profits.

If you're considering investing in stocks or bonds, you need a basic understanding of how the financial markets work. You also need to consider your investment ...

Bonds and stocks are both securities, but the major difference between the two is that (capital) stockholders have an equity stake in the company (i.e. they are ...