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Security

An investment instrument such as a stock or bond.

Sources and references ↗
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Concept at a glance

Term
Security [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition

An investment instrument such as a stock or bond. [1]

How the concept works

An investment instrument such as a stock or bond. [1]

Frequently asked questions

What does Security mean in the cited reference?

An investment instrument such as a stock or bond. [1]

Sources and review dates

  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Security ↗

Reviewed 23 October 2026. Historical dates and award-time affiliations retain their original context. A review date is not an event date. Background sources are identified separately from official records.

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