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securities
tradable financial assets such as stocks and bonds
In more detail
1. (noun) financial documents or certificates that represent ownership in a company (such as stocks) or a loan to a company or government (such as bonds)
2. (noun) something valuable that you give to someone as a guarantee that you will repay money you owe
Examples
- She invests in securities like stocks and bonds to build her retirement savings.
- The bank asked for securities, so we offered our house as collateral for the loan.
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