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share / stock
A security that represents a share in the capital of a stock corporation (AG) and gives the owner certain rights, such as a share in the profits.
Er hat an der Börse Aktien eines großen Technologieunternehmens gekauft.
He bought shares in a large technology company on the stock exchange.
'Die Aktie' (share/stock) is a false friend of the English word 'action'. An 'Aktie' is a security (stock, share), not an action or deed.
Er investiert sein Geld in Aktien.
He invests his money in stocks.
Certain verbs are commonly used in connection with stocks: you can 'Aktien kaufen' (buy stocks), 'Aktien verkaufen' (sell stocks), 'Aktien halten' (hold stocks), or 'Aktien zeichnen' (subscribe to shares in an initial issue).
Sie hat ihre Aktien mit großem Gewinn verkauft.
She sold her shares at a large profit.
'Die Aktie' (share/stock) is at the core of 'Aktiengesellschaft' (stock corporation; abbreviation: AG), the type of company that issues shares. A person who owns shares is called an 'Aktionär' (shareholder).
Die Deutsche Telekom ist eine Aktiengesellschaft.
Deutsche Telekom is a stock corporation.
The word 'Aktie' (share/stock) is firmly part of the vocabulary of finance and business. You often hear and read it in connection with 'Börse' (stock exchange), 'Kurs' (price/rate), 'Dividende' (dividend), and 'Investment' (investment).
Der Kurs der Aktie ist heute stark gefallen.
The share price fell sharply today.
share / proportion
'der Anteil' and 'die Aktie' can both have to do with ownership in a company. In this context, an 'Anteil' can generally be a part that someone owns in a company. An 'Aktie' is more specifically a particular security issued by a stock corporation. The words can be confused because an Aktie does in fact represent a share in the company. If it is generally about ownership shares, 'Anteil' fits. If it is about the specific security traded on the stock exchange, 'Aktie' is more precise.
Am Montag ist die Aktie des Unternehmens stark gestiegen.
On Monday, the company's stock rose sharply.
Nach dem Gespräch kauft die Familie einen kleinen Anteil an der Firma.
After the meeting, the family buys a small stake in the company.