ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : the state or fact of holding stock : ownership of stocks
prohibition of unrestricted intercorporate stockholding — W.Z.Ripley
2. : a holding of stock : a specific number of stocks or shares owned — usually used in plural
sell stockholdings he has in corporations — Springfield (Massachusetts) Daily News