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Bond vs Loan   Bonds and loans are similar to one another in that they perform a similar function by lending money for which interest is charged. While the interest on loans can be fixed or variable, the interests on bonds are usually fixed. Bonds and loan operate in quite the same manner; however, there are a... 

NASDAQ vs Dow Jones (DJIA)   The Dow Jones Industrial average (DJIA) and NASDAQ Composite Index are indexes that track the movement of a number of different stocks. The DJIA is made of companies that are traded on the New York Stock Exchange while the NASDAQ index is composed of companies that are traded on the... 

Equity vs Shares   Equity and shares are concepts that are frequently used when discussing how business operations are financed. The two terms equity and shares are closely related to each other in that they both represent capital or ownership stake held in a company or in an asset. Due to their major similarities... 

Term Deposit vs Fixed Deposit   Term deposits and fixed deposits refer to deposits that are held in a bank for a fixed period of time. The two terms are used interchangeably and refer to the same types of deposits such as savings accounts and certificates of deposit. However, the term ‘fixed deposit’... 

Savings vs Investment   Saving and investing are both equally important to individuals and businesses. Savings are usually done to achieve short term payment goals and needs and are low risk in nature. Investments are made with the aim of making larger profits and, therefore, involve bearing higher levels... 

Yield vs Coupon   Yield and Coupon are terms that are associated with the purchase of bonds. These terms are quite different to each other, even though many have confused them to have a similar meaning. A yield on a bond is the percentage return that is earned on the bond in terms of the price paid and the interest... 

American vs European Options   Options are financial derivatives that obtain their value from an underlying asset. Options give the buyer of the option the right but not the obligation to buy or sell a financial asset at an agreed on price on a predetermined date. There are two different types of options... 

Nifty vs Sensex   The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) are two of the most prominent stock exchanges in India, in which majority of the country’s equity trades are conducted. Sensex is a stock index that is used by the BSE, and Nifty is one of the indexes that are used by the... 

Preferred Stock vs Common Stock   Public corporations gain capital by selling stock to the public. When an investor purchases the company’s stock they are investing their funds in the company and will become one of the many stockholders of the firm. Both common stock and preferred stock represent a claim... 

NASDAQ vs NYSE   Stock markets are exchanges on which securities are traded among buyers and sellers. There are a number of stock markets that operate around the world, out of which the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ are two prominent stock markets in the United States. Both these exchanges oversee a... 

Loan vs Lease   Loans and leases are popular methods used by individuals or corporations for the use and acquisition of equipment. Loans and leases are both offered by banks and financial corporations and whichever is used will depend on the equipment in question, purpose, convenience, tax benefits, etc. There... 

WACC vs IRR   Investment analysis and cost of capital are two important sections of financial management. Investment analysis introduces a number of tools and techniques that are used to evaluate the profitability and feasibility of a project. Cost of capital, on the other hand, explores the various sources... 

Equity vs Security   Equity refers to a form of ownership held in a firm, either by investing capital or purchasing shares in the company. Securities, on the other hand, represent a broader set of financial assets such as bank notes, bonds, stocks, futures, forwards, options, swaps etc. Forms of equity such... 

Equity vs Debt Securities   Any firm that is planning on starting up a new business or expanding into new business ventures requires adequate capital to do so. This is the point at which the company’s top managers are faced with a decision on their hands, as to whether they should go forward and obtain... 

Expected Return vs Required Return   Individuals and organizations make investments with expectations of gaining the highest possible return. An investor who takes risk will expect to receive a rate of return that corresponds to the respective level of risk. Required rate of return and expected return represent... 

Swap vs Forward   Derivatives are special financial instruments that derive their value from one or more underlying assets. The changes in movements, in the values of the underlying assets, affect the manner in which the derivative is used. Derivatives are used for hedging and speculation purposes. The following...