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Origin and Etymology of investment
Definition of investment
:the outlay of money usually for income or profit :capital outlay;
also
:the sum invested or the property purchased
Origin and Etymology of investment
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Financial Definition of INVESTMENT
investment
How It Works
Investments can be stocks, bonds, mutual funds, interest-bearing accounts, land, derivatives, real estate, artwork, old comic books, jewelry -- anything an investor believes will produce income (usually in the form of interest or rents) or become worth more.
Why It Matters
The safety of the principal is of concern in any investment, although some investors are more risk tolerant than others and are thus more willing to lose some of their principal in return for the chance of generating a higher profit. The investor's ability to tolerate risk and the incremental return associated with increasing amounts of risk are two primary factors that distinguish types of investments from one another and help determine appropriate investments for a given investor.
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INVESTMENT Defined for Kids
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legal Definition of investment
1
:the outlay of money usually for income or profit :capital outlay;
also
:the sum invested or the property purchased
2
:the commitment of funds with a view to minimizing risk and safeguarding capital while earning a return — compare speculation
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