Synonyms for

Stocks

Verb / stɑ:ks / Another word for stocks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stocks are shares of ownership in a company that can be bought and sold on the stock market.

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Common collocations

  • buy stocks
  • sell stocks
  • stock market
  • stock exchange
  • stock prices
  • stock portfolio
  • stock options
  • stock certificate

Word family

noun stock
verb stock
adjective stock

Usage note

The word 'stocks' can refer to ownership in a company or to inventory. Context is crucial for determining the intended meaning. It is often used in the plural when referring to ownership.

Example sentences

  1. My dad likes to invest in stocks.
  2. The stock market can go up and down quickly.
  3. I sold my stocks to make some money.
  4. Stocks can be a good way to save for the future.
  5. Some people choose to invest in stocks for retirement.

Quotes

  • The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient. - Warren Buffett
  • In the short run, the market is a voting machine, but in the long run, it is a weighing machine. - Benjamin Graham
  • The four most dangerous words in investing are: 'this time it's different.' - Sir John Templeton

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