You are really keen on stocks- However, you do not like stocks with regard to ________- This means that if a company you have invested in goes bankrupt, the creditors are paid first and you will be out of luck.

What is a a stock?

A stock represents an ownership stake in a company as a common shareholder.

Common stocks allow shareholders to vote on company issues, with most companies granting one vote per share.

Some companies also offer stockholders dividend payouts, giving investors a stream of income on top of the market value of the stock.