This article will help you to differentiate between Shares and Debentures. Difference # Shares: 1. A share is a part of owned capital. 2. Shareholders are paid dividend on the shares held by them. 3. The rate of dividend depends upon the amount of divisible profits and policy of the Board of Directors. 4. Dividend on shares is a charge [...]
This article throws light upon the top two categories for classification of corporate securities. The categories are: 1. Ownership Securities 2. Creditor-ship Securities. Category # 1. Ownership Securities: The term 'ownership securities,' also known as 'capital stock' represents shares. Shares are the most universal form of raising long-term funds from the market. Every company, except a company limited by guarantee, [...]
This article throws light upon the top thirteen types of debenture. The types are: 1. Simple, Naked or Unsecured Debentures 2. Secured or Mortgaged Debentures 3. Bearer Debentures 4. Registered Debentures 5. Redeemable Debentures 6. Irredeemable Debentures 7. Convertible Debentures 8. Zero Interest Bonds / Debentures 9. Zero Coupon Bonds 10. First Debentures and Second Debentures and Others. Type # [...]