securities

word · lemma: security

Definition

Financial instruments like stocks or bonds that can be bought, sold, or traded. 'Securities' represent ownership or debt and are used for investment purposes.

Usage & Nuances

'Securities' is a formal, financial term. Common types are 'stocks' and 'bonds.' Used mainly in business, banking, and investment contexts. Not to be confused with 'security' (safety). Often found in phrases like 'securities market,' 'trade securities,' or 'securities exchange.'

Spanish: valores (financieros) - títulos (financieros)Portuguese (BR): títulos - valores mobiliáriosPortuguese (PT): títulos - valores mobiliáriosChinese (Simplified): 证券Chinese (Traditional): 證券Hindi: प्रतिभूतियाँArabic: الأوراق الماليةBengali: সিকিউরিটিজ - শেয়ার - বন্ডRussian: ценные бумагиJapanese: 証券Vietnamese: chứng khoánKorean: 증권Turkish: menkul kıymetlerUrdu: سیکیورٹیز - حصص (شیئرز) - بانڈزIndonesian: surat berharga

Example Sentences

Many people diversify their investments by buying different kinds of securities.

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They invested their money in securities to earn profits.

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The bank sells different types of securities.

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You can buy securities through a stockbroker.

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After the announcement, the value of tech securities jumped overnight.

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Trading securities can be risky if you don't understand the market.

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