securities
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Treasury data released in April, foreign investors held $33.7 trillion in long-term securities as of June 30, 2025, up from $29.566 trillion a year earlier.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The company faced about $1.7 billion in annual obligations tied to its preferred-share instruments, which are hybrid securities that sit above common stock and typically require regular dividend payments to investors, according to public filings.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
SoftBank says in its securities filings the arrangement with Son leads to an “enhanced focus on the management of investments” in the fund, which is intended to improve SoftBank’s performance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
A margin account is a type of brokerage account where you can borrow money from your broker to buy securities, amplifying potential gains—but risking sharper losses too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The original holders of the securities had justice on their side, he noted, and justice must be honored.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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