{"id":498290,"date":"2023-10-23T12:52:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T11:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=498290"},"modified":"2026-01-30T06:18:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T06:18:59","slug":"equities-vs-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/equities-vs-stocks","title":{"rendered":"Equities vs stocks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The words \u201cequity\u201d and \u201cstock\u201d are often bandied about as though they\u2019re interchangeable terms to describe the same thing. But, while there are many similarities, there are also some key differences between equities and stocks. We summarise what those differences are, and how to approach investing in each.<\/p><h3>What is equity?<\/h3><p>Equity refers to an ownership stake in a company. In other words, how much of a company you own.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s say, for example, a company has 5,000 shares, and you own 1,000 of them. This would mean you hold 20% of that company\u2019s equity.<\/p><p>There are two main types of equity: public equity, and private equity.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Public equity<\/strong> refers to the shares in a company that can be traded on a public exchange, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in-london-stock-exchange\">London Stock Exchange<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Private equity<\/strong> is shares in a company that can\u2019t be traded on a public exchange. This type of equity can be bought or sold privately, or even given away, but it\u2019s not available to just anyone. For example, employees of a business might be given a share of the private equity in their company.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What are stocks?<\/h3><p>Stocks refers to a portion of ownership in a company. Usually when you say you own stock, it\u2019s a fairly generic term rather than a specific amount \u2013 you\u2019d simply say you own stock in Amazon, or Tesco, for example. If you felt inclined to get into the nitty gritty of how much you owned, you might instead talk about how many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/what-are-shares\">shares<\/a> (individual units of ownership) you held.<\/p><h3 id=\"learn\">Are equities and stocks the same thing?<\/h3><p>Given the definitions above, you might be forgiven for assuming that stocks and equity are exactly the same thing. And indeed, the terms are often used interchangeably.<\/p><p>There are many similarities. Both represent an ownership stake in a company. And, in both cases, the value of that stake will rise when the company does well and fall when it performs badly.<\/p><p>But there is a subtle difference. Whereas equity can be either public or private, stocks are always public, as they can be traded on public stock exchanges. So when you hear about equity being traded on a stock exchange, it\u2019s almost certainly specifically referring to public equity.<\/p><p>Basically, all stocks are equities, but not all equities are stocks.<\/p><h3>How can I buy stocks?<\/h3><p>Stocks are traded on a stock exchange, such as the London Stock Exchange, or the Nasdaq in the US. To buy and sell, you\u2019ll need to open a share dealing account, with a traditional broker or an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\">online share dealing platform<\/a>.<\/p><h3>How can I buy equities?<\/h3><p>Public equity is a type of share in a company that can be bought and sold on a stock exchange. Stocks and public equity are effectively the same thing, and the terms are often used interchangeably.<\/p><p>Private equity is a different matter. This type of share in a company isn\u2019t traded on a stock exchange. While there are professional firms that specialise in investing in private equity \u2013 known (unsurprisingly) as private equity firms, or sometimes venture capital firms, access isn\u2019t as straightforward as it is with stocks for the likes of you and me (individual, non-professional investors).<\/p><p>However, there are a few ways in which UK investors might be able to invest in a share of a private company.<\/p><h3>How can I invest in private equity in the UK?<\/h3><ol><li><strong>Through employee share schemes.<\/strong> Employees of a company might be offered some equity in the company they work for as part of their employment benefits. This might involve the gifting of shares, or the future right to buy shares at a fixed price.<\/li><li><strong>Indirectly, through private equity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/exchange-traded-funds-etfs\">ETFs<\/a><\/strong>. Such ETFs track an index of publicly-listed private equity companies. With this option, you don\u2019t directly own a share in the private companies. Instead, your money is pooled with other investors to give you exposure to the performance of the private equity firms that invest directly in private equity.<\/li><li><strong>Through EIS and SEIS funds.<\/strong> The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) were set up to encourage individual investors to invest in companies and social enterprises that are not listed on any recognised stock exchange. With EIS and SEIS funds, investors\u2019 money is pooled to buy shares in around 5 to 10 start-up companies, with each investor receiving stock in these companies. Companies must have traded between 2 and a maximum of 7 years. Investors who hold their shares for at least 3 years may be eligible for certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/venture-capital-schemes-tax-relief-for-investors#tax-reliefs-you-can-claim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">investment tax reliefs<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Through venture capital trust (VCT) funds.<\/strong> Venture capital trusts were introduced in 1995 to incentivise investment in small businesses. Shares in VCT funds are traded on a stock exchange. They typically invest in around 20-30 companies. Investors own a share of the fund, not of the underlying companies, so they are slightly different to EIS and SEIS funds. As with the EIS and SEIS schemes, investors may be eligible for certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/venture-capital-schemes-tax-relief-for-investors#tax-reliefs-you-can-claim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tax reliefs<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Through crowdfunding.<\/strong> Crowdfunding platforms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/crowdforangels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowd for Angels<\/a> allow individual investors to invest directly in small companies and support them to grow. Crowdfunding lets a large number of people to invest relatively small amounts of money in a brand new company. Companies that have got off the ground through crowdfunding include fitness brand Peloton, and shoe retailer Allbirds. If you\u2019re tempted to take part in crowdfunding, check what you\u2019ll get in return for your investment. While some companies offer equity in the business, others request loans (or bonds) that they must repay. You may also get freebies or discounts on the company\u2019s products or services (indeed, with some types of crowdfunding, this may be all you get).<\/li><\/ol><p>Investors should be aware that private equity, particularly if bought directly, can be high-risk. Companies that aren\u2019t listed on an official stock exchange are often smaller and less well-established. This means there is a higher than average risk that they will fail, and you could lose money.<\/p><h3>Are there any tax benefits to private equities vs stocks?<\/h3><p>Potentially. If you invest in private equity through an official government-supported scheme, such as EIS, SEIS or a venture capital trust, you may be eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/venture-capital-schemes-tax-relief-for-investors#income-tax-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">income tax<\/a> and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/venture-capital-schemes-tax-relief-for-investors#capital-gains-tax-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">capital gains tax reliefs<\/a>. 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              <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"eeQuote__contentContainer \">\n            <div class=\"eeQuote__content\">\n                                    <div class=\"eeQuote__heading\">Our expert says: What\u2019s the best way to invest in private equity stock?<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"eeQuote__quote\">\n                    <p>\"If you\u2019re keen to get exposure to private equities, your best bet is probably to consider an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/exchange-traded-funds-etfs\">ETF<\/a> that invests in publicly-listed private equity firms. By investing in such funds, you are likely to get exposure to a more niche area of the market, with the potential for decent rewards.<\/p><p>But bear in mind that while investing in an ETF spreads your risk compared with investing directly in a private company, a private equity ETF may carry more risk of losses than an ETF that focuses on stock in large, well-established, publicly-listed companies.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re particularly supportive of a small company and its products, and want to help it to succeed, check if it offers the opportunity for crowdfunding investment. Crowdfunding relies on a large number of people investing, so the amount each individual contributes can be relatively small. Some well-known brands, such as Brewdog, have used crowdfunding investment to grow. Just be aware that for every success story, there are many more small companies that never get properly off the ground. So don\u2019t invest any money that you\u2019re not prepared to lose.\"<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorInfo\">\n                                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorPhoto--mobile\">\n                            <figure class=\"eeQuote__photo\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"George Sweeney, DipFA's headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo finder-avatar\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" 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                  <\/a>\n                                                                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorTitle\">Deputy editor<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>All stocks are equities, but not all equities are stocks. Stocks are equities that are publicly traded on a stock exchange (public equity). Private shares in a company (private equity) are not available through stock exchanges. Private equity can often be riskier, as companies that only have private equity tend to be smaller and newer, so have less of a proven track record. It\u2019s often the territory of professional private equity firms. But if you\u2019re willing to accept the higher risk in exchange for the potential for higher reward, there are ways that individuals can get exposure to private equity, through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/exchange-traded-funds-etfs\">ETFs<\/a> or crowdfunding opportunities.<\/p><h3 id=\"faqs\">Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Are private equities riskier than stocks?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>They can be, yes. Companies that are listed on a stock exchange tend to be bigger, more established, and with more of a proven track record. They\u2019re not a sure thing, but they tend to be lower risk than start-ups that are too new to yet be publicly listed, and so rely on private equity investment. If private firms succeed (and potentially go on to be listed), they can offer the chance of big rewards. But they could also go bust. Depending on how you acquire private equity, these principles may not always apply. But they\u2019re a good rule of thumb to bear in mind.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What are examples of equities?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>You can buy public equity \u2013 aka stocks \u2013 in any company that is listed on a stock exchange. For example, British companies listed on the London stock exchange include the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/tech-stocks\/buy-just-eat-shares\">Just Eat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/tech-stocks\/buy-ocado-shares\">Ocado<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/fashion-stocks\/buy-ted-baker-shares\">Ted Baker.<\/a> Private equity can be harder for individual investors to get their hands on. Well known companies that have crowdfunded in the past include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/consumer-goods-stocks\/buy-brewdog-shares\">Brewdog<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/buy-monzo-shares\">Monzo<\/a>. You can find companies currently looking for crowdfunding investment on platforms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/crowdforangels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowd for Angels<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/europe.republic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Republic Europe (formerly Seedrs)<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Are stocks or private equities better?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Neither is better or worse. It all depends on your investment strategy and attitude to risk. Stocks (or public equities) are more accessible for individual investors, as they can be easily traded on a stock exchange. Companies listed on a stock exchange also tend to be bigger and better established, so are (relatively) lower risk. Note, we didn\u2019t say no risk! Companies that only offer private equity tend to be newer and smaller, and therefore higher risk (to the point you might lose everything). But, if you can get your hands on a private share in the company, there\u2019s also the chance of securing a share in an acorn that will one day grow into a massive oak tree.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"sources sources__f1\">\n    \n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h3 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\" data-toc-label=\"Sources\">\n          <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"sources_0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sources_0000000000\">\n            <span class=\"luna-accordion__title u-text--lg u-font--bold\">Sources<\/span>\n            <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n              <use href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n              <use href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse \" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"sources_0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n          <p class=\"sources__description\">Finder writers are subject matter experts and use primary sources, in-depth research and interviews with other experts to ensure you're getting accurate, up-to-date information. Articles are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/why-trust-us\">fact checked<\/a> in line with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/editorial-guidelines\">editorial guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n          <ol class=\"u-pl--0 u-text--lg u-font--medium\">\n                                          <li class=\"u-leading--loose\"><a class=\"u-font--medium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/venture-capital-schemes-tax-relief-for-investors#capital-gains-tax-relief\" target=\"_blank\">UK Government<\/a><\/li>\n                                                        <li class=\"u-leading--loose\"><a class=\"u-font--medium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fscs.org.uk\/news\/protection\/crowdfunding\/\" target=\"_blank\">FSCS<\/a><\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <\/div><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\"><p>All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you\u2019re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. 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