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| An investment instrument that represents either ownership (equity)interest in a company or a creditor relationship (through a debt obligation)with a company. |
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| Common and preferred stockholders' ownership interests in a corporation |
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| Bond holders unpaid investment into a company. |
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| Businesses sell or issue stocks or bonds to the public in order to raise money for their operations. |
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| An institution in the business of raising capital for corporations and municipalities. An investment banker may not accept deposits or make commercial loans. |
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