security
das Wertpapier, die Wertpapiere
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security
A certificate that documents a private right, especially a financial claim or an ownership stake. Typical examples are stocks, bonds, or fund shares, which are often traded on the stock exchange.
Er hat sein Geld in verschiedene Wertpapiere investiert, um das Risiko zu streuen.
He invested his money in various securities in order to spread the risk.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wertpapiere |
| genitive | des Wertpapieres |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Wertpapier | die Wertpapiere |
| accusative | das Wertpapier | die Wertpapiere |
| dative | dem Wertpapier | den Wertpapieren |
| genitive | des Wertpapieres des Wertpapiers | der Wertpapiere |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'Wert' (value) and 'Papier' (paper). So it literally describes a 'paper' that has or certifies a certain financial 'value'.
Früher waren Aktien tatsächlich gedruckte Wertpapiere.
In the past, stocks were actually printed securities.
In a financial context, 'Wertpapier' (security) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'in Wertpapiere investieren' (to invest in securities), 'mit Wertpapieren handeln' (to trade securities), and 'Wertpapiere kaufen' or 'verkaufen' (to buy or sell securities).
Sie handelt seit Jahren erfolgreich mit Wertpapieren an der Börse.
She has been successfully trading securities on the stock exchange for years.
Er überlegt, sein Geld in sichere Wertpapiere zu investieren.
He is considering investing his money in safe securities.
'Wertpapier' (security) is a technical term from the world of finance and business. You mainly hear and read it in the news, specialist texts, or in conversations about investments.
Der Wert seines Wertpapierdepots ist im letzten Jahr gestiegen.
The value of his securities portfolio increased last year.
