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Investment 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'.Similar MatchesInvestment clubInvestment 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) Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)REITs invest in real estate or loans secured by real estate and issue shares in such investments. A REIT is similar to a closed-end mutual fund. Approved investment trustApproved investment trustAn investment trust which satisfies certain conditions set by the tax authorities and accordingly is exempt from tax on capital gains made on profits from sales of investments within its portfolio.This ability of investment trusts to trade in and out of shares gives them an advantage over private investors who, in considering whether to sell shares, are bound to have one eye on the capital gains tax liability that they might incur. Local authority investmentLocal authority investmentA bond issued by a local authority in order to raise capital for its budget. Investment Advisers ActInvestment Advisers ActLegislation passed in 1940 requiring financial advisers to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The measure was enacted to protect the public from fraud or misrepresentation by Securities and Exchange Commission advisers. Further SuggestionsRegistered investment companyReinvestment rate Registered investment adviser Investment value Foreign investment argument for protection Direct investment Foreign Direct Investment Investment opportunity set Target investment mix Securities and Investments Board Regulated investment company Investment philosophy Investment Company Institute (ICI) Investment Company Act of 1940 Future investment opportunities Foreign portfolio investment Reinvestment effect Normal investment practice Return on investment (ROI) Undertakings for Collective Investment in Tradable Securities Zero investment portfolio Capital investment Association of Unit Trusts and Investment Funds investment business Foreign direct investment (FDI) |
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