Equities Meaning in English

word · lemma: equity

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Definition

Equities are shares that represent ownership in a company and usually refer to stocks traded on financial markets. They can also mean ownership value in an asset after debts are paid.

Usage & Nuances

"Equities" is formal, used mainly in finance and investing. Common phrases: "invest in equities", "equities market", "rise in equities". Do not confuse with "equity" (fairness) in general English. Typically refers to publicly traded company shares.

• Spanish: acciones - valores (bursátiles)
• Portuguese (BR): ações - títulos (financeiros)
• Portuguese (PT): ações - títulos (financeiros)
• Chinese (Simplified): 股票 - 股权
• Chinese (Traditional): 股票 - 權益
• Hindi: इक्विटी - शेयर
• Arabic: الأسهم (المالية) - حقوق الملكية
• Bengali: ইকুইটি - শেয়ার
• Russian: акции
• Japanese: 株式
• Vietnamese: cổ phiếu
• Korean: 주식
• Turkish: hisse senetleri
• Urdu: حصص – ایکویٹیز (مالیاتی اصطلاح)
• Indonesian: saham

Example Sentences

The value of equities can go up or down every day.

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Equities are different from bonds.

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When markets are volatile, equities can lose value quickly.

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Tech equities surged after the company’s strong earnings report.

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Many people invest in equities for long-term growth.

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Some investors prefer equities over real estate because of higher liquidity.

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