Then share your perspective on the following: There are two sides to the transaction when considering the use of stocks and bonds in the market place: that of the issuing company and that of the investor. What are the key points of consideration between a stock and a bond from the issuing corporations point of view? Discuss considerations for a corporations who decides to raise money through the issuance of additional shares of stock. What if the company raises money through the issuance of bonds?

Also, Conduct research around the U.S. citizen holdings (ownership) of stocks and bonds. (For example, what percent of the U.S. population own stocks and/or bonds?) Share your findings with the class.