What's the Difference Between Bonds and Stocks?

Stocks and bonds are very different investments. Learn how bonds differ from stocks as well as how bonds work, including what terms and characteristics are unique to bonds.
March 14, 2023Beginner

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Lower-rated securities are subject to greater credit risk, default risk, and liquidity risk.

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