Bearer Share

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛrər ʃɛr/

Definitions of bearer share

noun a type of security that is owned by whoever holds the physical certificate, rather than being registered in a specific name

Example Sentences

A1 A bearer share is a type of security that is not registered in the name of a specific owner.

A2 Bearer shares are often used in offshore jurisdictions for privacy and confidentiality purposes.

B1 Investors holding bearer shares have the right to receive dividends and participate in shareholder meetings.

B2 Bearer shares can be easily transferred by simply handing over the physical certificate.

C1 Regulations on bearer shares vary by country, with some jurisdictions phasing them out due to concerns about money laundering.

C2 Bearer shares pose a higher risk of fraud and misuse compared to registered shares, as they can be easily transferred without a paper trail.

Examples of bearer share in a Sentence

formal The company issued bearer shares to allow anonymous ownership of the stock.

informal I heard that company is offering bearer shares, wanna invest?

slang Yo, did you hear about those bearer shares? They're lit!

figurative Owning bearer shares is like holding a secret key to the company's success.

Grammatical Forms of bearer share

plural

bearer shares

comparative

more bearer share

superlative

most bearer share

present tense

bear share

future tense

will bear share

perfect tense

have borne share

continuous tense

is bearing share

singular

bearer share

positive degree

bearer share

infinitive

to bear share

gerund

bearing share

participle

borne share

Origin and Evolution of bearer share

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'bearer share' originated in the financial sector to refer to shares of a company that are owned by whoever physically holds the share certificate.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to facilitate anonymous ownership and transfer of shares, bearer shares have come under scrutiny in recent years due to concerns about money laundering and tax evasion. Many jurisdictions have since restricted or banned the use of bearer shares.