German edit

Etymology edit

Volk +‎ -s- +‎ Aktie, literally people's share.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔlksˌaktsi̯ə/
  • (file)

Noun edit

Volksaktie f (genitive Volksaktie, plural Volksaktien)

  1. (finance) a type of share aimed at small investors, historically used for the privatization of state assets
  2. (by extension) any popular share
    • 2023 September 18, Michael Brächer, “Kann der neue Impfstoff Biontech wieder zur »Volksaktie« machen?”, in Der Spiegel[1], →ISSN:
      Kann der neue Impfstoff Biontech wieder zur »Volksaktie« machen? [title]
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