Show bond and nd stock holders holder the primary distinction between a bondholder and a stockholder la is that the former Is a creditor and the latter a part owner this is 13 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 well as repayment of the principal sum suin at a future date the stockholder holder on the other hand has a certain undivided share in the property of the company the rl right ait to participate in profits and generally voting privileges |