Securities
/ˈsɪkjʊrɪtiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Financial instruments that represent ownership, creditor relationship, or rights to ownership, including stocks, bonds, and options.
The investor diversified her portfolio by purchasing various securities.
- (n.) Documents or instruments evidencing a debt or equity interest legally recognized as tradable.
The company issued new securities to raise capital.
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Commentary
The term typically appears in plural when referring to financial instruments; singular 'security' denotes a single instrument or document.
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