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Stocks Vs. Bonds: Differences And Risks
By Markus Heitkoetter:Rockwell Trading
In the world of investments, you’ll often hear about stocks and bonds. They are both feasible forms of investment. They allow you the opportunity to invest your money with a specific company or corporation with the possibility of future profits. But how exactly do they work? And what are the differences between the two?
Bonds
Let’s start with bonds. The easiest way to define a bond is through the concept of a loan. When you invest in bonds, you are essentially loaning your money to a company, corporation, or government of your choosing. That institution, in turn, will give you a receipt for your loan, along with a promise of interest, in the form of a bond.
Bonds are bought and sold in the open market. Fluctuation in their values occurs depending on the interest rate of the general economy. Basically, the interest rate directly affects the worth of your investment. For instance, if you have a thousand dollar bond which pays the interest of 5% yearly, you can sell it at a higher face value provided the general interest rate is below 5%. And if the rate of interest rises above 5%, the bond, though it can still be sold, is usually sold at less than its face value.
The logic behind this system is that the investors deal with a higher rate of interest then the actual bond pays. Thus, the bond is sold at lower value in order to offset the gap. The OTC market, which is comprised of banks and security firms, is the favourite trading place for bonds, because corporate bonds can be listed on the stock exchange, and can be purchased through stock brokers.
With bonds, unlike stocks, you, as the investor, will not directly benefit from the success of the company or the amount of its profits. Instead, you will receive a fixed rate of return on your bond. Basically, this means that whether the company is wildly successful OR has an abysmal year of business, it will not affect your investment. Your bond return rate will be the same. Your return rate is the percentage of the original offer of the bond. This percentage is called the coupon rate.
It is also important to remember that bonds have maturity dates. Once a bond hits its maturity date, the principal amount paid for that bond is returned to the investor. Different bonds are issued different maturity dates. Some bonds can have up to 30 years of maturity period.
When dealing in bonds, the greatest investment risk that you face is the possibility of the principal investment amount NOT being paid back to you. Obviously, this risk can be somewhat controlled through the careful assessment of the companies or institutions that you choose to invest in.
Those companies that possess more credit worthiness are generally safer investments when it comes to bonds. The best example of a “safe” bond is the government bond. Another is the blue chip company bond. Blue chip companies are well-established companies that have proven and successful track records over a long span of time. Of course, such companies will have lower coupon rates.
British Pound Hits 6-Week Low Against US Dollar
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<a href="http://www.dailymarkets.com/forex/2010/09/07/british-pound-hits-6-week-low-against-us-dollar/" style="font-size:1.2em">British Pound Hits 6-Week Low Against US Dollar</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily Markets</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">7 hours ago </span>
<div style="width:80%;">Price action on GBP/USD (a 4-hour chart of which is shown) as of Tuesday (9/07/2010) has tentatively broken down below the previous major low of 1.5325 hit in late August to establish a new 6-week ...</div>
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British Pound Focus is on 14980
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<a href="http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/technical/elliott_wave/gbp-usd/2010/09/07/eliottWaves_gbp-usd.html" style="font-size:1.2em">British Pound Focus is on 14980</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily FX</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">9 hours ago </span>
<div style="width:80%;">No change: ?The British Pound has not found the support that the Euro has enjoyed. Watch the channel for support as well as 15250 and 15125. The pattern of the decline from 16000 is not clear-so ...</div>
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Great British Pound vs. Japanese Yen (2010-09-07)
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<a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/60014/20100907/great-british-pound-vs-japanese-yen-2010-09-07.htm" style="font-size:1.2em">Great British Pound vs. Japanese Yen (2010-09-07)</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">International Business Times</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">17 hours ago </span>
<div style="width:80%;">The GBP/JPY pair is still finding a solid support above 128.75 zones as seen on the provided four hour chart. RSI 14 indicator- momentum indicators' representative- is still carried above the ...</div>
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Buy British Pound at $1.5480, Mizuho Says: Technical Analysis
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<a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-09-06/buy-british-pound-at-1-5480-mizuho-says-technical-analysis.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Buy British Pound at $1.5480, Mizuho Says: Technical Analysis</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">BusinessWeek</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 6, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">By Anchalee Worrachate Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Investors should buy the British pound should it rise to $1.5480 as trading patterns suggest the currency will appreciate further, according to Mizuho ...</div>
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Exchange Rates: British Pound hampered by latest Economic data
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<a href="http://www.economy-news.co.uk/exchange-rates-06201009.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Exchange Rates: British Pound hampered by latest Economic data</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">Economy News</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 6, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">Data that forex traders have been contending with this morning include news that new car sales in Britain dropped by 17.5 percent in August. The Pound Dollar exchange rate is 0.382% lower on the ...</div>
<a href="http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/daily-currencies-report/2010-09-07.html">Forex Daily News: GBP Drops Against EUR, USD</a> - <span style="color:#888888">FXstreet.com The Forex Market</span><br>
<a href="http://www.istockanalyst.com/mobile/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=4474152">Thin Trading On US Labor Day Dampens Risk Appetite, Boosts USD</a> - <span style="color:#888888">istockAnalyst.com</span><br>
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British Pound Tumbles Against Majors
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<a href="http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1410510" style="font-size:1.2em">British Pound Tumbles Against Majors</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">RTT News</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 6, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">(RTTNews) - During early European deals on Monday, the British pound fell sharply against its major counterparts despite a rise in regional stocks. The pound fell to a 4-day low against the dollar ...</div>
<a href="http://www.dailyforex.com/forex-fundamental-analysis/2010/09/Euro-s-party-is-ruined-by-the-Stress-Test/5889">Euro's party is ruined by the Stress Test</a> - <span style="color:#888888">DailyForex</span><br>
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Momentum Holds US Dollar While Sterling Continue To Recover
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<a href="http://www.actionforex.com/analysis/daily-forex-technicals/momentum-holds-u.s.-dollar-while-sterling-continue-to-recover-20100906121705/" style="font-size:1.2em">Momentum Holds US Dollar While Sterling Continue To Recover</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">Action Forex</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 6, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">British Pound 1-monthvolatility fell 6.2 percent last week, making for the most sluggish price action among the majors. As with the Euro however, the correlation between sterling and the MSCI ...</div>
<a href="http://www.stockbriefings.com/british-pound-euro-gbpeur-exchange-rate-10/3172490">British Pound Euro (GBPEUR) Exchange Rate</a> - <span style="color:#888888">Stock Briefings</span><br>
<a href="http://www.forexyard.com/en/market-analysis/ny-close/british_pound_falls_to_six-week_low_versus_the_euro-2010-09-06">British Pound Falls To Six-Week Low versus the Euro</a> - <span style="color:#888888">Forexyard</span><br>
<a href="http://www.economy-news.co.uk/exchange-rates-07201009.html" style="color:#009900">Economy News</a>
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British Pound Slips Sharply Against Majors
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<a href="http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1410466" style="font-size:1.2em">British Pound Slips Sharply Against Majors</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">RTT News</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 6, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">(RTTNews) - After trading higher in early European session,the British currency plunged sharply against major opponents later on Monday. At present, the sterling is trading near a 4-week low of 0 ...</div>
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Great British Pound (GBP) Technical Major Currencies (2010-09-07)
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<a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/60037/20100907/great-british-pound-gbp-technical-major-currencies-2010-09-07.htm" style="font-size:1.2em">Great British Pound (GBP) Technical Major Currencies (2010-09-07)</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">International Business Times</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 6, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">The pair stabilized within the bearish channel below SMA 50, with the current minor support level at 1.5345 impeding attempts to continue the bearish trend. Momentum indicators are showing ...</div>
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Great British Pound vs. Japanese Yen (2010-09-06)
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<a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/59698/20100906/great-british-pound-vs-japanese-yen-2010-09-06.htm" style="font-size:1.2em">Great British Pound vs. Japanese Yen (2010-09-06)</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">International Business Times</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 6, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">The pair inclined respecting the suggested bullish scenario of our last report flawlessly. Now, the possibility of forming a harmonic structure with a 38.2% Fibonacci correction for the XA leg ...</div>
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If you’re willing to take a greater risk for better coupon rates, then you would probably end up choosing the companies with low credit ratings, companies that are unproven or unstable. Keep in mind, there is a great risk of default on the bonds from smaller corporations; however, the other side of the coin is that bond holders of such companies are preferential creditors. They get compensated before the stock holders in the event of a business going bankrupt.
So, for less risk, choose to invest in bonds from established companies. You will be likely to cash in on your returns, but they will probably not be very large. Or, you can choose to invest in smaller, unproven companies. The risk is greater, but if it pays off, your bank account will be greater, too. As in any investment venture, there is a trade-off between the risks and the possible rewards of bonds.
Stocks
Stocks represent shares of a company. These shares give part of the ownership of the company to you, the share-holder. Your stake in that company is defined by the amount of shares that you, the investor, own. Stock comes in mid-caps, small caps, and large caps.
As with bonds, you can decrease the risk of stock trading by choosing your stocks carefully, assessing your investments and weighing the risk of different companies. Obviously, an entrenched and well-known corporation is much more likely to be stable then a new and unproven one. And the stock will reflect the stability of the companies.
Stocks, unlike bonds, fluctuate in value and are traded in the stock market. Their worth is based directly on the performance of the company. If the company is doing well, growing, and attaining profits, then so does the value of the stock. If the company is weakening or failing, the stock of that company decreases in value.
There are various ways in which stocks are traded. In addition to being traded as shares of a company, stock can also be traded in the form of options, which is a type of Futures trading. Stock can also be sold and brought in the stock market on a daily basis. The value of a certain stock can increase and decrease according to the rise and fall in the stock market. Because of this, investing in stocks is much riskier than investing in bonds.
The Wrap-Up
Both stocks and bonds can become profitable investments. But it is important to remember that both options also carry a certain amount of risk. Being aware of that risk and taking steps to minimize it and control it, not the other way around, will help you to make the right choices when it comes to your financial decisions. The key to wise investing is always good research, a solid strategy, and guidance you can trust.
Markus Heitkoetter is a 19 year veteran of the markets and the CEO of Rockwell Trading. For more free information and tips and trick how to make consistent profits with online trading, visit his website www.rockwelltrading.com.
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Forex: USD/CAD rises to 1.0480
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<a href="http://community.nasdaq.com/news/2010-09/forex-usdcad-rises-to-10480.aspx?storyid=35489" style="font-size:1.2em">Forex: USD/CAD rises to 1.0480</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">NASDAQ</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">3 hours ago </span>
<div style="width:80%;">FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The Canadian Dollar is falling sharply against Greenback on Tuesday and currently trades at the lowest levels since last Friday. USD/CAD holds near daily highs that lie at ...</div>
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Forex: USD/CAD rises to 1.0480rises
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<a href="http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=d6e82b30-0bb6-4103-b1e2-95bf8428ce47" style="font-size:1.2em">Forex: USD/CAD rises to 1.0480rises</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">FXstreet.com The Forex Market</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">3 hours ago </span>
<div style="width:80%;">FXstreet.com (Córdoba) ? The Canadian Dollar is falling sharply against Greenback on Tuesday and currently trades at the lowest levels since last Friday. USD/CAD holds near daily highs that lie at ...</div>
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<br> <span style="color:#888888;">Ceylon Daily News</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 6, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">Exchange Rates on 06.09.2010 (1) The average rates of the following currencies quoted by commercial banks in Colombo for Telegraphic Transfers (TT) at 9.30 am are as follows: Currency Buying Rate ...</div>
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Canadian Dollar Declines Against Most Majors
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<a href="http://www.rttnews.com/Content/CanadianNews.aspx?Node=B1&Id=1411136" style="font-size:1.2em">Canadian Dollar Declines Against Most Majors</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">RTT News</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 6, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">(RTTNews) - The Canadian dollar traded lower against most major opponents during early New York morning deals on Tuesday. Against the US dollar, the loonie edged down in European and early New ...</div>
<a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/09/07/bloomberg1376-L8DNFG1A1I4H01-1HKT7B01S7HGNTAPLMD9ROOAMV.DTL">Canadian Dollar Falls Most in 2 Weeks as Stocks, Crude Oil Drop</a> - <span style="color:#888888">San Francisco Chronicle</span><br>
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Canadian Dollar (CAD) Technical Major Currencies (2010-09-07)
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<a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/60040/20100907/canadian-dollar-cad-technical-major-currencies-2010-09-07.htm" style="font-size:1.2em">Canadian Dollar (CAD) Technical Major Currencies (2010-09-07)</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">International Business Times</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 6, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">The pair found support at 76.4% Fibonacci around 1.0345 rebounding to the upside due to support from the bullish trend appearing through momentum indicators; therefore, we expect the pair to ...</div>
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Forex - Canadian Dollar Looks to BoC Rate Decision for Next Moves
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<a href="http://www.forextv.com/forex-news-story/forex-canadian-dollar-looks-to-boc-rate-decision-for-next-moves" style="font-size:1.2em">Forex - Canadian Dollar Looks to BoC Rate Decision for Next Moves</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">ForexTV.com</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 3, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">RISK DISCLAIMER: By using this web site you agree to its terms and conditions. Before deciding to invest in foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of ...</div>
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Canadian Dollar Looks to BoC Rate Decision for Next Moves
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<a href="http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/forecast/weekly/cad/2010/09/03/TOF_903_cad.html" style="font-size:1.2em">Canadian Dollar Looks to BoC Rate Decision for Next Moves</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">Daily FX</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 3, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">The Canadian dollar pushed higher against its US namesake last week, rising some 1.10 percent. Following a disappointing economic activity report for the second quarter, the USDCAD finds support ...</div>
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Forex: Dollar still under pressure against commodity currencies
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<a href="http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?StoryId=b5591558-af3e-4081-909d-e51147530009" style="font-size:1.2em">Forex: Dollar still under pressure against commodity currencies</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">FXstreet.com The Forex Market</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 3, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">FXstreet.com (Córdoba) ? Greenback is falling sharply on Friday against currencies tied to commodities weakened by risk aversion. AUD and NZD are approaching to daily highs together with main US ...</div>
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Forex: USD/CAD holds near 2-week lows
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<a href="http://www.fxstreet.com/news/forex-news/article.aspx?storyid=8cefaae1-d09f-47c0-bcdb-10ba5ac45fde" style="font-size:1.2em">Forex: USD/CAD holds near 2-week lows</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">FXstreet.com The Forex Market</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 3, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">FXstreet.com (Córdoba) ? The Canadian Dollar is posting important gains against Greenback and is holding close to daily highs. USD/CAD plummeted after the US jobs report to 1.0398, the lowest ...</div>
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Saskatchewan Roughriders Centennial Canadian Dollar Coin Launched
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<a href="http://www.coinnews.net/2010/09/03/saskatchewan-roughriders-centennial-canadian-dollar-coin-launched/" style="font-size:1.2em">Saskatchewan Roughriders Centennial Canadian Dollar Coin Launched</a>
<br> <span style="color:#888888;">CoinNews.net</span> - <span style="white-space:nowrap">Sep 3, 2010 </span>
<div style="width:80%;">by Royal Canadian Mint on September 3, 2010 Rider pride was in full swing as the Royal Canadian Mint launched a new commemorative one-dollar circulation coin honouring the Saskatchewan Roughriders ...</div>
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