securities
Translation
securities, stocks and bonds
Examples
He invests in stocks and other securities.
He invests in stocks and other securities.
Grammar Patterns
to invest in securities He invests in stocks and other securities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stocks, bonds, financial instruments
Etymology
From 'secure'. The idea is that these financial documents 'secure' a claim to some asset or future income.
Memory Tips
Think of these papers as providing financial 'security' for the future. 'Securities' are the documents that secure your wealth.