das Wertpapier
Translation
securities, stocks, bonds
Examples
Er investiert sein Geld in Wertpapiere.
He invests his money in securities.
Der Handel mit Wertpapieren ist riskant.
Trading securities is risky.
Grammar Patterns
to invest in ((sth.)) to invest in sth. Many people invest in securities.
Similar Words
Aktien (stocks), Fonds (funds), Anleihen (bonds)
Etymology
From 'Wert' (value) and 'Papier' (paper). Literally 'value paper'.
Memory Tips
Picture a piece of paper that represents monetary value, like a stock certificate or a bond.