Der Aktienmarkt
Example: Der Aktienmarkt reagiert empfindlich auf politische Ereignisse.
Definition
"Der Aktienmarkt" refers to the stock market, which is a marketplace where stocks, shares, and securities are bought and sold. It plays a crucial role in the economy by allowing companies to raise capital and investors to trade ownership stakes in businesses.
Etymology
The term "der Aktienmarkt" comes from German, where "Aktien" means shares or stocks, derived from the word "Aktie" meaning a share of stock, and "Markt" means market. The concept dates back to the development of organized stock exchanges in Europe during the 17th century.
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"Der Aktienmarkt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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