Fixed Income | Equity |
Consists of Bond securities issued by the government, Corporate Bonds, Municipal Bonds, and mortgage debt instruments. | Involves the purchases and sales of stocks conducted on regular trading exchanges.
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Seen as less risky than equity investments. As such, they typically offer lower potential returns. | Can experience considerable price highs and lows. |
No voting rights for holders. | Equity holders generally have voting rights. |
No dividends paid. | Dividends paid at the discretion of management. |