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Investment Agreement
Definition: An contract specifying the rights and responsibilities of a host government and a corporation in the structure and operation of an investment project.
Investment Bank
Definition: Financial intermediaries who perform a variety of services, including aiding in the sale of securities, facilitating mergers and other corporate reorganizations, acting as brokers to both individual and institutional clients, and trading for their own accounts. See: Underwriters.
Investment Certificate
Definition: A document that serves as proof that an individual has an investment in a savings and loan association.
Investment Climate
Definition: Factors such as economic, monetary, and other conditions that affect the performance of investments.
Investment Club
Definition: A group of people who combine their money into a larger pool, then invest collectively in stocks and bonds, making decisions as a group.
Investment Company
Definition: A firm that that invests the funds of investors in securities appropriate for their stated investment objectives in return for a management fee. See also: Mutual fund.
Investment Company Act Of 1940
Definition: Legislation that requires investment companies to register with the SEC and that outlines standards by which they must operate.
Investment Company Institute (ICI)
Definition: A national industry group of investment companies, including mutual funds, founded in 1940.
Investment Decisions
Definition: Decisions concerning the asset side of a firm's balance sheet, such as the decision to offer a new product.
Investment Grade
Definition: In the context of bond ratings, the rating level above which institutional investors have been authorized to invest.
Investment History
Definition: The history of a member firm that establishes certain norms in respect of its investment practice.
Investment Income
Definition: The revenue from a portfolio of invested assets.
Investment Letter
Definition: A letter of intent between the issuer of new securities and the buyer, in the private placement of these new securities. The letter of intent establishes that the securities are being bought for a minimum time period and are treated as an investment, not for resale. If no such letter exists, the securities must be registered with Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investment Management
Definition: The process of managing money. Also called portfolio management and money management.
Investment Manager
Definition: The individual who manages a portfolio of investments. Also called a portfolio manager or a money manager.
Investment Objective
Definition: The financial objective of an investor. Whether the investor requires income or capital appreciation, for example. The investor's objective governs the investment strategy.
Investment Opportunity Set
Definition: The universe of choices as to investments available to an individual or corporation.
Investment Philosophy
Definition: The style and general ideology of investment practiced by an investor. Certain investors favor small-capitalization stocks, while others prefer large blue-chip stocks, for example.
Investment Policy
Definition: Statement of objectives and constraints for an individual's or organization's approach.
Investment Product Line (IPL)
Definition: The line of required returns for investment projects as a function of beta (nondiversifiable risk).
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