a document that represents an interest in a company. Shares of stock, notes and bonds are examples of securities.
In financial services and investment terminology, this generally refers to a regulated investment product (including stocks, mutual funds and variable insurance products.) Only NASD licensed Registered Representatives can sell securities products.
Generally speaking, any note that represents ownership in or an obligation with a business entity and can be transferred or sold for a profit.
Where a cash amount or movable property due to a minor or unborn child is subject to a usufruct or fiduciary right, security will be required except when explicitly stipulated otherwise in the will. The law does not lay down any stipulations regarding the nature of the security and the Master normally requires a deed of suretyship or a mortgage bond. It regularly happens that wills do not contain stipulations in this regard and that security is then required but cannot be provided. If the will does not contain stipulations that it is not necessary to provide security, it is normally a mistake. If the legator however feels that security must be provided, it is better to put a testamentary trust into effect.
An investment that is represented by a negotiable document issued by a corporation or governmental entity for the purpose of raising capital. The two main categories are; equity (claims against the earnings of a company by shareholders - includes stocks and mutual funds) and debt (claims against the assets of a company or government, includes bonds, notes, bills, and commercial paper). Some securities have hybrid characteristics such as preferred and convertible bonds. Securities are also classified by whether they are taxable, or tax-exempt. Most securities can be identified by unique ID numbers called CUSIP numbers or by symbols.
A general term applied to documents issued to investors by companies and governments etc., that evidences ownership of capital, formal loans, or financial obligations; this general descriptive term covers stock certificates, bonds, debentures, notes, warrants and similar documents, all of which are normally saleable and transferable from one party to another.
Term that applies to a wide variety of investment vehicles, including common stock, preferred stock, options, bond subscription rights, and warrants.
Class of financial instruments with well-defined characteristics. Such characteristics include nominal value, rights and obligations of the bearer, e.g. to receive a dividend, and rights and obligations of the issuer, e.g. to pay a periodic interest.
Securities include "notes," "stocks," "bonds," and "debentures," any instrument which might be categorized as an "investment contract," and any other interest or instrument commonly known as a "security."
A general term for stocks, *bonds, *collective investment schemes and other products.
A certificate attesting to a stockholder's ownership shares in a firm or a bondholder's creditor relationship with a corporation or a governmental unit.
Loosely covers investments such as shares, debentures, options, bonds, and so on.
written certificate or electronic record showing proof of ownership in a stock or bond
General term meaning stocks, bonds, and other investment instruments.
In ExitPoint®, a stock, mutual fund or option. (More generally, the definition of securities generally can also include debt obligations such as bonds or rights to ownership such as derivatives.)
The safety of an investment.
As used in finance, an instrument evidencing ownership (stock) or debt (bond) in a corporate entity.
An investment tool other than a fixed annuity or insurance policy that is issued by a corporation, government or other organization that offers validation of debt (bonds) or equity (stocks).
Generally speaking, a security is a financial instrument that shows you own shares in a company , have loaned money to a company, or have rights to future ownership (as with options, rights, or warrants). Traditionally, securities were physical documents, such as share or bond certificates. But with the advent of electronic recordkeeping, paper certificates have increasingly been replaced by electronic documentation.
An instrument that signifies ownership in a corporation (stock), or creditor relationship with a corporation or governmental body (bond), or any interest-bearing contract.
An instrument, including stocks, bonds or other investments, that identifies an ownership position, a creditor relationship or rights to ownership. Publicly traded securities can be contributed to a donor-advised fund.
Written evidence of the ownership of, or rights to property.
Referring to investments, a unit of ownership in a corporation (stock), a note of indebtedness (bond) or a right to purchase ownership in a corporation or commodity as outlined by a contract, also defined as rights, warrants, options, futures. A security is defined as "an investment contract, transaction or scheme whereby a person (1) invests his/her money (2) in a common enterprise and (3) is led to expect profits (4) solely from the efforts of the promoter or a third party."
A financial instrument that signifies an ownership position in a company (a stock), a creditor relationship with a corporation or government agency (a bond), or rights to ownership (an option).
This is a trading instrument representing ownership or debt.
The general term for stocks, bonds and money market instruments.
Securities are tradeable interests representing financial value. They are often represented by a certificate. They include shares of corporate stock or mutual funds, bonds issued by corporations or governmental agencies, stock options or other options, other derivative securities, limited partnership units, and various other formal "investment instruments." Banknotes, checks, and some bills of exchange do not fall into this category.
A financial instrument such as a stock or bond.
A financial asset including any note, stock, treasury stock, bond, debenture, certificate of interest or participation in any profit-sharing agreement or in a firm.
An investment of money in a common enterprise with the expectation of profit from the effort of others.
Collateral for a debt (for example, accounts receivable may be pledged as security for a loan). Security is a generic term used to refer to a bond, share certificate or other medium or long-term investment evidencing debt or ownership.
Paper security corresponding to a unit in a company's capital (share, participating certificate, bond, etc.)
An obligation. A security is any bond, debenture, note, certificate or other evidence of indebtedness, issued by a corporation or a government or political subdivision thereof.
Any kind of transferable certificate of ownership including equity securities and debt securities.
The word security is a general term used to describe any number of items that can be traded on the Hollywood Stock Exchange. Typically, it refers to MovieStock and StarBonds.
A financial instrument showing ownership of equity (such as common stock), indebtedness (such as a debt security), a group of mortgages (such as MBS), or potential ownership (such as an option).
Generally, an instrument evidencing debt of or equity in a common enterprise in which an investment is made on the expectation of financial gain. The term includes notes, stocks, bonds, debentures or other forms of negotiable and non-negotiable equities or evidences of indebtedness or ownership.
An investment instrument, such as a stock, bond or note that gives evidence to fulfill an obligation.
This piece of paper proves ownership of stocks, bonds, and other investments.
A document representing participation in an investment. Stocks are securities representing ownership shares. Bonds are securities representing a contractual debt obligation of the issuer to repay the holder, with interest. Return to Previous
In investments, an asset such as a stock or bond.
Generally, an instrument evidencing debt of or equity in a corporation in which a person invests. The term includes notes, stocks, bonds, debentures or other forms of negotiable and non-negotiable evidences of indebtedness or ownership.
Any marketable financial instrument indicating ownership or creditorship. This includes stocks, bonds, notes, and mutual funds.
Evidence of an investment, either in direct ownership (as with stocks), creditorship (as with bonds), or indirect ownership (as with options).
A trading instrument such as stocks, bonds, and short-term investments.
An investment instrument issued by a corporation, government, or other organization which offers evidence of debt or equity.
Evidence of direct ownership (stock), creditorship (bond), or indirect ownership (rights, warrants, and options).
an evidence of debt or ownership such as stocks and bonds.
A financial instrument that is bought or sold and has a given set of financial characteristics such as issue date, maturity date, and interest rate.
Common or preferred stock; a bond of a corporation, government, or quasi- government body.
Piece of paper confirming ownership.
A transferable instrument evidencing ownership or creditorship, such as a note, stock or bond, evidence of debt, interest or participation in a profit-sharing agreement, investment contract, voting trust certificate, fractional undivided interest in oil, gas, or other mineral rights, or any warrant to subscribe to, or purchase, any of the foregoing or other similar instruments.
A document identifying ownership of stocks, bonds or other investments. Publicly traded securities can be contributed to a donor-advised fund.
May include the following: note stock treasury stock bond debenture collateral trust certificate pre-organization certificate or subscription transferable share voting-trust certificate certificate of deposit certificate of deposit for security
Any document such as stocks, bonds, or notes. However, an insurance or endowment policy, credit union shares, or fixed annuities are not considered securities.
A stock, bond or other investment instrument issued by a corporation, government or organization that signifies an ownership position or creditor relationship.
A security is a tradeable financial instrument with a financial value such as stocks, bonds, options and derivatives.
An investment contract containing the following elements: (1) a transaction in which money is invested: (2) the investment is in a common enterprise: (3) there is an expectation of profit resulting from the efforts of others. Examples of securities include stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
A contract between a business and an investor whereby the investor supplies money and experts to profit from his or her investment.
A generic term covering shares, bonds and various financial instruments.
A bond or share certificate evidencing ownership or debt.
An investment interest that can be bought and sold. Examples include stocks, bonds, and money market obligations.
A generic term for a financial asset such as a Bond or Equity (Share).
That which serves as a guard of guarantee; thing deposited or pledged as guarantee of fulfilment of undertaking or payment of loan, to be forfeited in case of failure document as evidence of loan, certificate of stock, bond, etc
Instrument that signifies an ownership position in a corporation (a stock), a creditor relationship with a corporation or a government body (a bond) or rights to ownership such as those represented by an option, subscription right and subscription warrant.
Any note, stock, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, certificate of interest or participation in any profit-sharing agreement, collateral-trust certificate, reorganization certificate or subscription, transferable share, investment contract, voting trust certificate, certificate of deposit for a security, fractional undivided interest in oil, gas or other mineral rights, or, in general,, any interest or instrument commonly known as a "security," or any certificate of interest or participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, guarantee of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase, any of the foregoing .
Any financial instrument traded on the market.
stocks, bonds, and other investments expected to yield a return
Just another name for an investment or stock. Security, investment security and investment product mean basically the same thing.
1. Something deposited or given as assurance of the fulfillment of an obligation. For example, property is often used as collateral for a loan. 2. A document which indicates ownership such as a stock certificate or bond.
See on: Wikipedia Investopedia Security is a type of transferable interest representing financial value. Traditionally, securities have been categorized into debt and equity securities, and between bearer and registered securities.
Generic name for a stock or share. Stocks are fixed-interest securities and shares are the rest.
A certificate that represents either ownership interest in a business (for example, a share of stock) or an obligation of indebtedness owed by an institution (for example, a bond). Also known as financial instrument.
A financial instrument that entitles the owner to some stream of future cash flows, or an asset that has been used to secure a loan.... more on Security
a document that signifies ownership of an investment asset, such as shares, bonds, and debentures. Page 343
A security is any investment purchased with the expectation of making a profit. Securities include total or partial ownership of an asset, rights to ownership of an asset, and certificates of debt from an institution. Examples of securities include stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, and options.
Generally, a transferable instrument representing an ownership interest in a corporation (equity security or stock) or the debt of a corporation, municipality, or sovereign. Other forms of debt such as mortgages can be converted into securities. Certain derivatives on securities (e.g., options on equity securities) are also considered securities for the purposes of the securities laws. Security Futures Products are considered to be both securities and futures products. Futures contracts on Broad-Based Securities Indexes are not considered securities.
Instrument that signifies an ownership position in a corporation (a stock), a creditor relationship with a corporation or governmental body (a bond), or rights to ownership (e.g., option).