For more information, you can read Bonds 101: What They Are and How They Work. You can also read The Complete Beginner's Guide to Investing in Stocks.
What Is the Difference Between a Stock and a Bond?
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Stock represents a piece of ownership in a company. A bond is money loaned to a company in exchange for interest (usually paid twice per year). When a bond "matures" the company has to pay back the money the investor loaned it and interest stops.
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