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equity

[ek-wi-tee] / ˈɛk wɪ ti /


NOUN
money invested in possession
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“It was reasonable for investors to take some profit amid the geopolitical uncertainties,” comments Jason Lui, head of Asia Pacific equity strategy at BNP Paribas.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Young tech companies once might have complemented lower salaries with generous equity packages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Parents also want to avoid draining their retirement accounts or tapping home equity for college, as roughly 7% of families did last year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

But the report found that education was not just about academic achievement, but "also comprises equity, inclusivity, and fostering a learning environment where every child can thrive".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I was on track to become an equity partner at Sidley & Austin, probably before I hit thirty-two.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama