Synonyms for

Shares

Verb / ʃerz / Another word for shares — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shares are units of ownership in a company, corporation, or financial asset that provide equal portions of dividends and capital gains.

Synonyms & similar words

plowshare portion contribution deal percentage ploughshare apportion partakein divvyup share parcel portionout partake part stocks equities securities investments holdings stakes interests participation dividends collaborate cooperate contribute exchange give partake participate split

Synonyms by register

Formal

stakes holdings interests equities

Informal

pieces parts bits lots

Literary

portions allotments

Antonyms

hoarding monopoly possession ownership monopolization monopolies

Common collocations

  • buy shares
  • sell shares
  • own shares
  • hold shares
  • issue shares
  • trading shares
  • share price
  • voting shares

Word family

noun share
verb share
adjective shareable

Usage note

In finance, 'shares' refers to units of ownership in a company. Avoid using 'shares' for general divisions of something unless it's clear from context.

Example sentences

  1. I have some shares in a tech company.
  2. My parents bought shares in a mutual fund.
  3. The company's shares rose by 5%.
  4. We share our snacks during recess.
  5. Can you share your crayons with me?

Quotes

  • The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing. - Philip 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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