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das Wertpapier

security, negotiable instrument, stock, bond

Er handelt mit Wertpapieren an der Börse.

He trades securities on the stock exchange.

Dieses Wertpapier hat an Wert verloren.

This security has lost value.

to trade in sth. mit et3 handeln He trades in securities.

to invest in sth. in et4 investieren She invests in securities.

Synonyms: Aktie (share/stock), Anleihe (bond)

Composed of 'Wert' (value) + 'Papier' (paper). It literally translates to 'value paper'.

Think of it literally: a 'paper' that has 'value', such as a stock certificate.

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