This article will help you to learn about the difference between shares and stocks.

Difference between Shares and Stocks

Share

1. Nominal values:

Share has nominal value.

2. Fully paid-up:

Share need not necessarily be fully paid-up.

3. Transferability:

It is transferable as a whole.

4. Distinctive number:

It has distinctive number by which it is distinguished from other shares.

5. Issue:

It can be issued directly to the shareholders.

6. Member:

A holder of the share is a member of the company.

Stock

1. Nominal values:

It has no nominal value.

2. Fully paid-up:

Stock is always fully paid.

3. Transferability:

It can be transferred in sums of any amount.

4. Distinctive number:

It does not have such number but has a consolidated value.

5. Issue:

It cannot be issued directly.

6. Member:

The stockholder is not necessarily a member.