Capital stock is the number of common and preferred shares that a company is authorized to issue, and is recorded in shareholders' equity.

Dividend-paying stocks can provide growth potential but expose portfolios to market volatility, while bonds tend to offer ...

Default risk refers to the possibility that a company may fail to meet its financial obligations, such as paying dividends or repaying debt. When a company that has issued common stock defaults, the ...

Numerous types of private securities are being sold to investors via online investment platforms. Investment crowdfunding has opened up a new market for all investors – including non-accredited ...