Cheat Sheet: Stock, Bond, ETF, Index (Save This)
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- Stock = ownership slice of a company; typically the growth part of a portfolio and often volatile.
- Bond = an IOU from a government or company; often used for stability and income but can lose value.
- ETF = a tradable basket of securities; risk depends on what’s inside and how concentrated it is.
- Index = a measured list or benchmark; you invest through funds that track it, not the index itself.
- Quick checklist: one name or a basket, growth or stability, index‑tracking or active, and concentration level.
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