Fundamentals
Bonds: A bond is a loan from an investor (you) to a borrower such as a company or government. The borrower uses the money to fund their operations, and the investor receives coupon interest on the investment as well as the full amount they lent (principal) at the maturity of the bond. Stocks: Stocks are securities that represent ownership in a public company that you earn money from appreciation in the price of the stock and/or by receiving dividends.