securities (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /sɪˈkjʊərətiːz/

Definition

Financial instruments that represent ownership (stocks) or debt (bonds) and can be traded.

Examples

• Investors bought shares of the company's securities on the stock market.

• The firm specializes in the trading of various types of securities.

• Regulations were put in place to ensure the stability of the securities market.

How to Use securities

issue securities (collocation)

To offer and sell new financial instruments to investors. — "The government decided to issue securities to fund public projects."

trade securities (collocation)

To buy and sell financial instruments. — "Many brokers help clients trade securities on the global market."

hold securities (collocation)

To own financial instruments. — "She decided to hold her securities long-term for potential growth."

securities market (collocation)

The place where financial instruments are bought and sold. — "The volatility of the securities market can be concerning for new investors."

Synonyms of securities

Words with a similar meaning to securities:

• assets
• investments
• stocks
• bonds
• equities

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