total stake

USAGE SUMMARY

"total stake" is a correct and usable phrase in English.
You can use it to refer to the entire sum of money or other resources that a person has invested in something. For example, "He put his total stake in the stock market."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Formal & Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

37 human-written examples

The asset swap means that E.On will relinquish that stake, thus reducing its total stake in Gazprom to 3.5percentt.

The New York Times

Active Value, a London-based fund manager, said it bought 2.5 million more shares of Cordiant, bringing its total stake to 25.13 percent.

The New York Times

With a total stake of about forty thousand pounds, the Turner is a small market that is often swayed by what Adams called "friends-and-family betting".

The New Yorker

It already owned 29.3 percent of Minzhong, and said it had acquired more shares on Monday, lifting its total stake to 33.5 percent.

The New York Times

ABN Amro let its offer of 6.3 billion euros for Banca Antonveneta based in northeastern Italy, run its course, but received only about 2.2percentt of Antonveneta's shares, bringing its total stake to 27.2percentt.

The New York Times

The Wood family trust and members of the Wood family have sold 4.4% - 16.3m shares which represent their total stake - at 775p each through Credit Suisse, raising around £126m.

The Guardian - Business

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Similar Expressions

22 human-written examples

The purse money represents a $350,000 increase over total stakes last year.

Los Angeles Times

With votes still to be cast on Tuesday in California, New Jersey, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and New Mexico, and around 700 delegates in total at stake, Sanders insisted it was premature to "speculate" on his withdrawal.

The Guardian

Goldman Sachs's elite partners have sold $108 million in shares in recent months, driving their total ownership stake in the Wall Street firm down to almost 10 percent, from 11.2 percent.

The New York Times

Mr. Arnault, who is the wealthiest man in France and controls LVMH through his investment vehicle, Groupe Arnault, has since increased his total Hermès stake to 23.1 percent.

The New York Times

Larsen and Pawlowski would receive $5 million apiece for a total 9.2% stake and retain about 30% ownership — but get no Yahoo shares.

Forbes

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When discussing investments, clarify the currency or type of assets constituting the "total stake" to avoid ambiguity. For example, "The total stake in the company is valued at $5 million".

Common error

Avoid using "total stake" when you actually mean "stakeholder". "Total stake" refers to the amount invested, while a stakeholder is a person or group with an interest or concern in something. "The investors increased their total stake" versus "Stakeholders are concerned about the company's future."

Linguistic Context

The phrase "total stake" functions primarily as a noun phrase. Ludwig examples show it used to denote the entire sum of money, shares, or resources invested in a particular venture or entity. It commonly identifies the whole amount of participation in something.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

56%

Science

23%

Formal & Business

11%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "total stake" refers to the complete amount of investment, shareholding, or interest in a venture, company, or asset. As confirmed by Ludwig, it's grammatically sound and frequently appears in news articles, business reports, and financial analyses. While other phrases like "overall investment" or "complete shareholding" can be used interchangeably, the best choice depends on the specific context. When writing, avoid confusing it with similar terms like "stakeholder." The term sees greatest usage in News & Media and Science. Use it when clarity and precision regarding the full amount of investment is needed.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

overall investment

Focuses on the investment aspect rather than the portion or share.

complete shareholding

Emphasizes the holding of shares completely.

entire interest

Highlights the full interest someone has in something.

combined ownership

Refers to the ownership from multiple parties.

aggregate position

Describes the position in terms of aggregation or sum.

full participation

Emphasizes engagement and involvement in the venture.

total commitment

Focuses on the dedication and resources put into something.

absolute contribution

Highlights the overall amount of input.

gross exposure

Refers to the overall risk exposure.

net liability

Focuses on the financial obligations and liabilities.

FAQs

How is "total stake" typically used in a sentence?

The phrase "total stake" usually refers to the overall amount invested or owned in a company or venture. For example, "The company's "total stake" in the project is worth millions."

What can I say instead of "total stake"?

You can use alternatives like "overall investment", "complete shareholding", or "entire interest" depending on the specific context.

Which is correct, "total stake" or "total share"?

Both "total stake" and "total share" can be correct, but they have slightly different meanings. "Total stake" refers to the overall investment, while "total share" usually refers to the percentage of ownership.

What's the difference between "total stake" and "controlling interest"?

"Total stake" refers to the overall amount invested or owned. "Controlling interest" refers to owning enough shares to control the company's decisions, which may or may not represent the total stake.