Der Aktienkurs
Example: Der Aktienkurs stieg nach der positiven Quartalsmeldung deutlich an.
Definition
The term "der Aktienkurs" refers to the price at which a particular stock is traded on the stock market. It indicates the current value of a company's shares and fluctuates based on supply and demand, investor sentiment, and overall market conditions.
Etymology
The German word "der Aktienkurs" combines "Aktie," meaning share or stock, and "Kurs," meaning price or rate. "Aktie" comes from the Latin "actio," referring to a legal action or share, while "Kurs" is derived from the Latin "cursus," meaning course or running, which evolved to signify rate or price.
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"Der Aktienkurs" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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