Shareholder vs. Bondholder — What's the Difference?

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 who owns a bond issued by a government or corporation.

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

(finance) The registered owner of a financial bond.

One who owns shares of stock in a corporation.

A person who holds the bonds of a public or private corporation for the payment of money at a certain time.

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

A holder of bonds issued by a government or corporation

Someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation