Debtholder vs. Shareholder — What's the Difference?

(finance) An owner of a financial obligation of another party.

A shareholder (also known as stockholder) is an individual or institution (including a corporation) that legally owns one or more shares of the share capital of a public or private corporation. Shareholders may be referred to as members of a corporation.

One that owns a share or shares of a company or investment fund. Also called shareowner.

One who owns shares of stock in a corporation.

One who holds or owns a share or shares in a joint fund or property.

Someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation