Synonyms for

Securities

Verb / sɪˈkjʊrʌti:z / Another word for securities — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Securities are financial investments, such as stocks or bonds, that can be bought and sold.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

investments assets instruments equities

Informal

stocks bonds shares

Literary

holdings possessions

Antonyms

insecurity uncertainty doubt risk danger peril

Common collocations

  • financial securities
  • public securities
  • corporate securities
  • government securities
  • listed securities
  • negotiable securities
  • safe securities

Word family

noun security
verb secure
adjective secure
adverb securely

Usage note

Primarily used in finance to refer to tradable financial assets. The singular form 'security' can also mean safety or protection.

Example sentences

  1. Many people buy securities as a way to save for retirement.
  2. The securities market can be very volatile.
  3. I need to diversify my portfolio with different types of securities.
  4. The government issued new securities to raise money for public projects.
  5. The stock market crash caused many people to lose money on their securities.

Quotes

  • The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing. - Phillip Fisher
  • The four most dangerous words in investing are: 'this time it's different.' - Sir John Templeton
  • The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient. - Warren Buffett

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