Investment Risk


 

Home
Site Map
Add Term
Search
About Us
Contributors

Investment Risk

Uncertainty about the future benefits to be realized from an investment.



Investment Risk

Similar Matches

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.


Investment grade

Investment grade

A 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'.


Investment Advisers Act

Investment Advisers Act

Legislation 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.


Local authority investment

Local authority investment

A bond issued by a local authority in order to raise capital for its budget.


Recognised Investment Exchange

Recognised Investment Exchange

An investment exchange which meets the requirements for recognition under the Financial Services Act 1986 and is approved by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).


Further Suggestions

Investment philosophy
investment business
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
Target investment mix
Investment manager
investment
Investment Valuation Model (IVM)
Net investment
Association of Investment Trust Companies
Investment letter
ethical investment
split capital investment trust
Passive investment management
Investment Company with Variable Capital
Leveraged investment company
Systematic investment plan
Reinvestment
Underinvestment problem
Reinvestment effect
Foreign investment risk matrix (FIRM)
Short term investment services
Direct Foreign Investment
Mutually exclusive investment decisions
Normal investment practice
investment income


 
All rights Reserved. Do not copy without permission.