Meaning & Definition of word "Stocks"

Stocks

/stɒks/

noun:

  • 1. The shares of a particular company or corporation.
    • Example: I decided to invest in tech stocks to diversify my portfolio.
  • 2. A supply of goods or materials available for sale or use.
    • Example: The store is running low on stock for popular items.
  • 3. A particular kind of goods or merchandise available for sale.
    • Example: They have a wide range of stocks, including electronics and clothing.
  • 4. The total amount of something that can be used.
    • Example: The warehouse always has a good stock of emergency supplies.
  • 5. The set of shares issued by a company.
    • Example: He holds a significant amount of stocks in the company, making him a major shareholder.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'stoke', which means 'to store' or 'to supply'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blue chip stocks:

Stocks of established companies with a history of reliable performance.

stock market:

A marketplace for buying and selling stocks.

stock exchange:

An organized marketplace for trading stocks and securities.

penny stocks:

Stocks that trade at a low price and market capitalization.

stock option:

A contract that gives the owner the right to buy or sell stock at a predetermined price.

Related Words

bonds:

Debt securities issued by corporations or governments.

dividends:

Payments made to shareholders from a company's profits.

mutual funds:

Investment vehicles that pool money from multiple investors to purchase securities.

portfolio:

A collection of financial investments like stocks and bonds.

capital:

Financial assets or the financial value of assets.

Slang Meanings of stocks

Meaning: Stonks

Example Sentence: People often joke about financial gains in the stock market by saying 'stonks' instead of 'stocks'.

Meaning: Pump and dump

Example Sentence: A fraudulent scheme to inflate stock prices through false and misleading positive statements.