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The difference between stocks and bonds

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What are Stocks? Stocks are securities that represents a fraction of the ownership of the issuing corporation. They are issued to investors in the form of stock certificates. Stock may be classified as common stock or preferred stock. This means that stocks are a riskier investment than bonds.

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The difference between authorized and outstanding shares

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The number of authorized shares is initially set in a company's articles of incorporation. Related Articles Authorized Capital Stock What is the Weighted Average of Shares Outstanding? What are Authorized Shares? Authorized shares are the number of shares that a corporation is legally allowed to issue.

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Stated value definition

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Stated value is the amount assigned to a share of stock and recorded in the issuer's accounting records. The amount of the stated value increases the capital stock account of the issuer when a share is issued. What is Stated Value? This value is only assigned when a share has no par value.

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Book value method definition

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The book value method is a technique for recording the conversion of a bond into stock. Each share of the company's common stock has a $1 par value. This entry is made by the issuer of the stock, not the investor making the conversion from bonds to stock. What is the Book Value Method?

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Capital in excess of par definition

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Related Courses The Balance Sheet The Interpretation of Financial Statements What is Capital in Excess of Par? Capital in excess of par is the amount paid by investors to a company for its stock , in excess of the par value of the stock. Some states allow for the issuance of stock that has no par value at all.

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Capital stock definition

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What is Capital Stock? Capital stock is comprised of all types of shares issued by a corporation. An alternative definition of capital stock is that it is comprised of the total number of common shares and preferred shares that are authorized for issuance.

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Common stock definition

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What is Common Stock? Common stock is an ownership share in a corporation. The holders of common stock have voting rights at shareholder meetings and the opportunity to receive dividends. Common Stock Par Value In many states, law requires that a par value be assigned to each share of common stock.