investing
securities
Tradable financial assets such as stocks, bonds, and options.
Example
"Her brokerage account held a mix of securities including stocks and government bonds."
💡 Memory Tip
SECURITIES provide financial SECURITY — they represent a legal claim on an asset or income stream.
Etymology
From Latin 'securus' meaning 'free from care' — financial instruments that provide a secure claim on assets.
Common Misspellings
securtiessecuriteissecuitiessecuritiies
Related Terms
See Also
stocksbondstrading