1 Patrick Henry delivered his famous âGive me liberty or give me death!â speech before the second Virginia Convention at St. Johnâs Church (formerly Henrico Parish) in Richmond on March 23, 1775. Patrick Henry delivered his famous âGive me liberty or give me death!â speech before the second Virginia Convention at St. Johnâs Church (formerly Henrico Parish) in Richmond on March 23, 1775.
Part of the Business terms glossary: A security, in a financial context, is a certificate or other financial instrument that has monetary value and can be traded. Securities are generally classified as either equity securities, such as stocks and debt securities, such as bonds and debentures.
A security is a fungible, negotiable financial instrument that holds some type of monetary value. It represents an ownership position in a publicly-traded corporation (via stock), a creditor relationship with a governmental body or a corporation (represented by owning that entity's bond), or rights to ownership as represented by an option. BREAKING DOWN 'Security' Securities can be broadly categorized into two distinct types: equities and debts.