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  ...

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 ...

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 ...

For the new investor, watching going through an investment newsletter can be a daunting task. Trying to figure out the difference between stocks and bonds from  ...

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.

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

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 goals, strategies, and the risks and returns that are acceptable to your personal finances.

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 ...