Securities there's no need to feel edgy about (5)
I believe the answer is:
gilts
'securities' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for gilts that I've seen before include "Reliable stocks" , "Government fixed-interest securities -- young sows" , "UK government fixed-interest loan securities" .)