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Investment clubA group of individuals who combine their capital and invest it collectively. The advantage of these clubs is that members' funds are invested in a range of securities thus reducing risk and fees. There are also educational advantages. In the UK, the driving force behind the investment club movement is ProShare. (http://www.proshare.org.uk)Investment clubA group of people who combine their money into a larger pool, then invest collectively in stocks and bonds, making decisions as a group.Investment club Similar MatchesBrown field investmentBrown field investmentFDI that involves the purchase of an existing plant or firm, rather then construction of a new plant. Contrasts with green field investment. Recognised Investment ExchangeRecognised Investment ExchangeAn investment exchange which meets the requirements for recognition under the Financial Services Act 1986 and is approved by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Investment gradeInvestment gradeA credit rating given to a government or coporate bond which indicates that the agency giving the rating (Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch) thinks the issuer has strong creditworthiness.The grades used by two of the leading agencies are as follows:Moody's Aaa / S&P AAAThe highest-quality, lowest-risk bondsMoody's Aa / S&P AAHigh-quality debt obligations with minimal repayment riskMoody's A / S&P AQuality bonds with a strong capacity to pay interest and principal which are somewhat susceptible to adverse economic conditionsMoody's Baa / S&P BBBQuality bonds with a adequate capacity to pay interest and principal which are more vulnerable to adverse economic conditions bondsMoody's Ba / S&P BBMedium-grade bonds with few desirable characteristicsMoody's B / S&P BSpeculative bonds with a major degree of risk in adverse economic conditionsMoody's Caa / S&P CCCIssuers in poor standingMoody's Ca / S&P CCIssuers may be in defaultMoody's C / S&P CIncome bonds on which no interest is being paidS&P DBonds in default All those at Baa/BBB or above are adjudged 'investment grade'. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)Agency established by the World Bank that offers various forms of political risk insurance to corporations. Investment Company Act of 1940Investment Company Act of 1940Legislation that requires investment companies to register with the SEC and that outlines standards by which they must operate. Further SuggestionsUnamortized premiums on investmentsExpected return on investment Legal investments dividend reinvestment plan Investment certificate investment business Investment Management Regulatory Organisation Guaranteed investment contract (GIC) Temporary investment Investment management Investment philosophy Ethical Investment Research Service Return on investment (ROI) Mutually exclusive investment decisions investment bond Foreign Direct Investment Direct Foreign Investment Zero investment portfolio Automatic reinvestment Reinvestment approved investment trust open ended investment company Unit investment trust Investment letter Investment Company Institute (ICI) |
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