intangible security

[ɪnˈtændʒəbəl sɪˈkjʊrɪti]
nounfemininepl: intangible securities / securities intangíveis
títulos intangíveis
1. Financial instruments or assets that represent value but have no physical form, such as stocks, bonds, derivatives, or digital securities
The investment portfolio included various intangible securities such as equity shares and government bonds.
A carteira de investimentos incluía vários títulos intangíveis, como ações e títulos do governo.
2. Non-physical collateral or guarantees used in lending that derive value from contractual rights or ownership claims rather than tangible assets
The bank accepted intangible securities as collateral for the business loan.
O banco aceitou títulos intangíveis como garantia para o empréstimo comercial.
3. Digital or dematerialized securities held and traded electronically without physical certificates
Most modern intangible securities are now held in digital form through electronic clearing systems.
A maioria dos títulos intangíveis modernos agora é mantida em forma digital através de sistemas de compensação eletrônica.
In Brazilian and American financial contexts, the term 'intangible securities' has become increasingly relevant with the digitalization of markets. Brazilian banks and the CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) regularly use this terminology in regulatory frameworks. The concept is central to modern portfolio management and electronic trading systems in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
immaterial securitiesnon-physical securitiesdematerialized securitieselectronic securitiesfinancial instruments
Antonyms / Antônimos
tangible securityphysical securityreal collateralmaterial assets

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
títulos intangíveis / valores intangíveis
Standard term used in banking and finance sectors
São Paulo
títulos imateriais / valores mobiliários intangíveis
More formal usage in major financial centers
Rio de Janeiro
títulos intangíveis
Common in financial markets and investment discussions
Portugal
títulos intangíveis / valores desmaterializados
Portuguese usage emphasizes dematerialization aspect

Related Words

securityfinancial instrumentcollateralequitybondderivativeassetdematerialization

Related Idioms & Phrases

holding intangible securities
trading in intangible securities
pledging intangible securities as collateral
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