Equity securities, primarily common stock, signify ownership in a company, granting voting rights and potential dividend payments. In contrast, debt securities, such as bonds, represent a loan relationship where the issuer (borrower) promises to repay the principal and interest to the bondholder (lender). This distinction highlights the core difference between owning a piece of a company versus lending it money. The passage provides a basic understanding of these two main types of securities.

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