These links lead to discussions about the various questions you may have about collectible stocks and bonds.

If you are baffled by the differences between stocks and bonds, click on The Differences for an explanation.

Many certificates defy clear-cut separation. However, I arbitrarily lump certificates into three major categories.

	Stocks common or capital preferred
	Bonds mortgage/collateral debentures sinking fund consolidated land grant government aid equipment trusts
	Other scrip warrants receipts temporary certificates certificates of deposit fractional certificates stock transfers