The share price
Example: Share price reflects value of a company’s stock in the market
Definition
"The share price" refers to the current market value of a single unit of a company's stock. It indicates how much investors are willing to pay for one share at a given time, reflecting the company's perceived worth and market conditions.
Etymology
The term "the share price" comes from combining 'share,' meaning a part ownership in a company, with 'price,' which refers to the amount of money expected or required to purchase something. 'Share' originates from Old English 'scearu,' meaning a cutting or portion, while 'price' derives from Latin 'pretium,' meaning value or worth.
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"The share price" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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