Show bond and stock holder abe primary distinction between a bondholder and a stockholder Is that the former Is a creditor and the latter a part owner this Is a general distinction only and does not take into account the various finer legal distinctions the bondholder lends his money to the company and Is promised interest at a stated amount as vell as repayment of the principal sum at a future date the stockholder on the other hand has a certain undivided share in the property of the comp iny the right to participate in and generally voting privileges |