Stocks, bonds, and other investments.
saleable papers, traded on stock exchanges, that yield an income (dividend, interest, etc.).
Securities are commonly thought of as stocks and bonds. As defined by the Securities Act of 1933, however, securities include any certificate of interest or participation in any profit sharing agreement, investment contract, or fractional undivided interest in oil, gas, or other mineral rights.
Transferable investment products represented by certificates or documents of ownership or claim on income payments. Stocks, bonds, mortgages, derivatives, certificates of deposit and options are all examples of securities.
Stocks, bonds, and other tradable financial assets.
Stocks, bonds and notes which give evidence to and assure the fulfillment of an obligation.
Any investment vehicle, including stocks, bonds, derivatives, and money market instruments.
A general term applied to all shares, debentures, notes, bills, government and semi-government bonds etc.
A general term for publicly traded stocks, bonds, profit-sharing or other financial instruments.
Financial contracts such as bonds, shares or derivatives, that grant an owner a share in an asset.
Stocks, bonds, and other similar investment instruments.
Evidence of ownership (like a stock certificate or a bond).
Any note, stock, bond, evidence of debt, interest or participation in a profit-sharing agreement, investment contract, voting trust certificate, fractional undivided interest in oil, gas, or other mineral rights, or any warrant to subscribe to, or purchase, any of the foregoing.
the general name given to stocks and shares issued by the company to investors (also referred to as 'equities')
In relation to financial markets, the paper rights to a (generally tradeable) asset. In this context the term includes Bonds, bills, shares, or any other interest-bearing paper traded on financial markets.
Investing in securities with high risk and uncertainty as a result of a lack of definitive information that offer the potential for higher growth.
The laws covering shares, stocks, and debentures.
A general term referring to financial instruments such as stocks, bonds and short-term instruments (as defined below).
A broad definition that covers stocks, bonds and any other instrument issued to show debt or equity ownership issued by a government, agency, company or individual for the purposes of obtaining capitalization for a business effort. Securities, by U.S. law are under the governance of various regulatory agencies whose job is to regulate the issuance and compliance to securities laws are promulgated by various acts of Congress.
A broad term that refers generally to stocks, bonds, and money market instruments. ("Instrument" is just a fancy word for any form of investment, like a stock or a bond.)
an integrated corporate and investment banking firm that deploys a full range of capital raising, market making and financial advisory services to meet the needs of corporate and institutional clients
Investments that may be purchased and sold on a market.
Securities is a term used to describe stock in various companies.
Most commonly means stocks or bonds, but they can be any financial investment.
Assets such as stocks, bonds, etc., which allow you to participate in earnings, distribution of property or other assets of the corporation issuing the security.
an examination to confirm that a vendor is in a position to sell a property and that there are no encumbrances on it. the process of taking a pool of diverse assets such as different home loans and converting them into a tradable security such as bond which investors can then purchase and trade.
A generic term used in stockmarkets and debtmarkets to refer to assets or instruments such as shares/stocks, bonds, debentures, options and warrants.
A general term for shares of stock, bonds, or any kind of financial asset that can be traded.
General term that includes all instruments representing evidence of ownership or debt, issued by a company or a corporation. Securities usually refer to stock and bond and money markets, too.
A fancy name for shares of stock, bonds, or any kind of financial asset that can be traded.
Contracts under which a corporation agrees to make certain payments or give certain rights to the holders, who purchase the contracts by paying money to the corporation. The corporation can then use the money for its own purposes, subject to the terms of the contract. Securities are issued by corporations primarily to raise capital, and investors buy and sell them primarily to earn a profit or a gain.
A reference to stock or bonds.
Investments in a business corporation, a financial institution, or a government agency; either stocks or bonds.
A security is a certificate of ownership in an investment. It can be transferred from one person to another. Examples include notes, bonds, stocks, futures, contracts or options.
Shares, debt securities, units in a collective investment scheme, miscellaneous warrants, certificates representing debt securities, warrants or options to subscribe or purchase securities and other securities
Financial documents which give the owner specific rights of ownership; these include: equity and preference shares, debentures, treasury bills, government bonds, units of mutual fund, and any other marketable documents.
Any note, stock, debenture or certificate of participation.
The collective name given to stocks and shares.
The different type of investments offered by corporations and government authorities. Shares, debentures and bonds are examples of securities.
A broad term for shares, corporate bonds or any other form of
The general name given to stocks and shares of all types.
A form of contract representing ownership in shares, bank bills, bonds or derivatives.
Paper assets representing a claim on something of value, such as stocks, bonds, mortgages, etc.
The holdings of a fund, such as stocks or bonds.
An investment instrument, other than an insurance policy or fixed annuity, issued by a corporation, government, or other organization which offers evidence of debt or equity.
Stocks, bonds and other investment vehicles.
A term used to refer to stocks and bonds (e.g., tax-exempt securities) in general.
Written assurances for the return or payment of money, such as shares of stock, bonds, debentures, and other evidence of a secured indebtedness or of a right created in the holder to participate in profits or assets distribution of a profit making enterprise.
A security is a financial asset, such as shares, government stock, debentures and unit trusts. A marketable security is one which can be traded on a stock exchange, such as stocks and shares. A non-marketable security is one that cannot be traded on a stock exchange, such as National Savings certificates.
Documents demonstrating rights either to corporate share capital (e.g. share certificates) or to government or corporate debt (e.g. bonds, debentures, etc.)
A general name for stocks and shares
Notes, stocks, bonds, debentures, investment contracts, or any other interests or instruments commonly known as a "securities."
generic term for transferable financial instruments, often traded on an official exchange; broadly classified as either debt (bond, notes), equity (shares, stock) or a hybrid of debt and equity (convertibles). Settlement: the process of ensuring the purchaser receives its securities and the seller its money. Settlement Risk: risk arising from delay to or failure of settlement.
Any instruments that represent equity ownership or debt obligation.
Transferable certificates of ownership of investment products such as notes, bonds, stocks, futures contracts and options.
a tranferable financial instrument entitling the owner to specified types of financial benefits. It may take the form of shares of corporate stock or mutual funds, bonds issued by corporations or governmental agencies, stock options or other options to buy and sell, and other kinds of formal investment instruments.
Bonds, notes, mortgages, or other forms of negotiable or non-negotiable instruments.
An instrument that signifies an ownership or debt position in a corporation.
Instrument issued by a corporation or government that denotes a debt or ownership interest. Stocks and bonds are referred to as securities.
General name for stocks, bonds, or ownership rights, such as options or futures, usually sold through a broker.
Proof of ownership, such as a stock certificate issued by a company or a bond issued by a government entity.
A financial instrument issued by a company and traded on a Stock Exchange.
A financial form that shows the holder owns a share or shares of a company (stock) or has loaned money to a company or government organization (bond).
Investments, including stocks and bonds. Listed as assets on the statement of financial position.
Collective noun for bonds, Gilts and shares.
Representing the full range of investment opportunities, a security can refer to an instrument which allows the holder to claim an ownership position in a corporation (a stock); a creditor relationship with a corporation, a government or its agency (a bond); or other rights to ownership as stipulated in specific contract (a futures contract).
A general term that covers a variety of interests, including shares of stock, bonds, debentures, and other forms of interest.
Bonds, notes, mortgages, or other forms of negotiable or nonnegotiable instruments. See INVESTMENTS.
Instruments traded on the stockmarket. These are usually shares or government bonds. See also Gilts, Corporate bonds or Shares.
A form of contract representing ownership in shares, units, fixed-interest investments and derivatives.
These are financial instruments (such as bonds or stocks) that can be traded freely on the open market. ‘Securitization' refers to the pooling of loans or assets for subsequent sale to investors.
This term is used for stocks, shares, debentures and so on where there is a right to receive interest or dividends from the investment.
General term for certificates or bearer warrants representing ownership of stock, shares or bonds issued by companies to investors.
A financial instrument which represents a claim over real assets or a future income stream. Such instruments are usually tradeable. Examples of securities include bonds, bills of exchange, promissory notes, certificates of deposit and shares.
Term used to cover all stocks and shares.
The various types of investment, such as shares, debentures and bonds, offered by a company or government body.
Interests in a business such as stocks or bonds.
Shares, bonds, and other instruments, which give evidence to and assure the fulfillment of an obligation. Securities are traded in financial markets. Having opened an Offshore Brokerage Account you may buy and sell securities via the Internet.
Term used for cover all stocks and shares. Stocks are generally fixed-interest investments, like bonds and gilts, and shares are... well... shares.
Investment vehicles representing either ownership (such as stocks) or debt (such as bonds).
A broad range of investment instruments including stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
Stocks, bonds, or rights to ownership, such as options, typically sold by a broker.
instrument that signifies an ownership position in a corporation (a stock), a creditor relationship with a corporation or governmental body (a bond), or rights to ownership such as those represented by an option, subscription right, and subscription warrant.
In general, any evidence of (1) an interest in corporate stock or stock rights or (2) an interest in any note, bond, debenture or other evidence of indebtedness issued by a government or corporation. For certain tax purposes, however, the definition is more limited.
A broadly defined term that includes many ownership interests such as stock, units, bonds, notes, debentures, options, warrants and others. In some states any expectation of profits that is derived from the efforts of someone else is a security. Ownership in orange groves, country club memberships, real estate syndication rights and other intangible ownership interests have been deemed securities.
Shares and debt obligations of every kind, including options, warrants, and rights to acquire shares and debt obligations.
General name for all stocks and shares in all types. In common usage, stocks are fixed interest securities and shares are the rest, though strictly speaking the distinction is that stocks are denominated in money terms.
A catchall term for stocks, bonds, and money market instruments.
The general name for stocks, shares and bonds issued by the company to investors.
document indicating ownership or creditorship; a stock certificate or bond.
Broadly includes common or preferred stocks and bonds, but can also include other types of financing instruments such as debentures, warrants, and convertible offerings.
This is the generic term for any financial instrument traded on the Stock Exchange. In common usage in the U.K., stocks are fixed rate bonds. But, the American definition has gained currency and today people understand 'securities' to refer to shares or bonds.
Refers to the stock shares, bonds, and some debt instruments.
investment instruments evidencing a right to participate in corporate earnings and/or to distribution of corporate property, and that are subject to regulation under Federal securities laws or States' blue sky laws (e.g., stocks, bonds, notes). Cooperatives' membership certificates and stock shares evidencing membership are usually not considered to be securities.
Investment instruments, such as stocks and bonds.
The general name for stocks and shares. Most commonly, stocks are fixed-interest securities and shares make up all other types.
The broad term that refers to shares of stock or bonds and some debt instruments.
Certificates or bearer warrants for stock, shares or bonds.
Debt certificates (such as Notes, Equity, loan stocks, Bonds or other debt instruments) which prove the ownership (or rights of ownership) of the same. Français: Titres Español: Títulos, valores, efectos
The Term used for any financial instrument issued by the company and traded on the stock exchange.
An investment document that a corporation , government, or other organization issues as proof of debt or equity .
The type of investment offered by a company or an authority, such as shares, bonds, stocks, debentures, etc.
Securities are the certificates or documents that show you have an interest in the capital, assets, property or profits of a company or business. They describe your rights as a shareholder or investor, or a company's obligation to you. Equities (shares), bonds, units of Mutual Funds and other products can all be considered Securities.
Negotiable instruments such as stocks and bonds.
General name for shares and bonds of all types. Shares produce a variable dividend and bonds a fixed interest.
Stocks, bonds, etc. traded on the stock exchange.
Shares, participation of interests in a corporation or in a commercial enterprise or profit-making venture and evidenced by a certificate, contract, instrument, whether written or electronic in character. It includes shares of stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, evidences of indebtedness, asset-backed securities, investment contracts, derivatives, and certificates of assignment among others
another name for stocks and shares but also applies to any approved or registered financial instrument, such as bonds.
Stocks, bonds and other instruments that represent ownership interests in companies or obligations to investors. back to the top
An investment where you either own part of a company (shares), or lend a company or government money (bonds and debentures).
Rights to payment of regular income or a share in the profits of a corporation. Negotiable (ie may be market- traded or OTC).
A general term for the stocks, bonds, and money market instruments your funds invest in. Technically "securities" are proofs of ownership
Evidences of a debt or of ownership, as stocks, bonds, and checks.
General name for the types of investment offered by companies - shares, debentures or bonds.
Investments, including stocks, bonds, and money market instruments.
Securities are investment vehicles such as stocks, government obligations and corporate bonds.
Paper certificates (definitive securities) or electronic records (book-entry securities) evidencing ownership of equity (stocks) or debt obligations (bonds).
A generic name for any investment instrument. Stocks and bonds are types of securities.
A financial investment such as a share or bond which is tradeable in financial markets.
A generic term used to describe bonds, shares, stocks and other forms of investment.
Investments such as stocks and bonds.
A term used to describe stocks and shares.
Investments, including shares and bonds. Listed as assets on the balance sheet.