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Concept Introduction:
Bonds:
Bonds are debt instruments issued by the borrower company to its lenders. Bonds are issued at a specified rate of interest and for a specified time period. The bondholders get a fixed rate of interest on the bonds and repayment of the bonds at the maturity date. Bonds may be issued at a premium or discount.
Stocks (Common Stock and Preferred Stock):
There are two types of the share capital of a company. Common Stock represents the Common shares issued to the shareholders and preferred stock represents the
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If the advantages and disadvantages of issuing preferred stock and bonds

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