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Long term investorA person who makes investments for a period of at least five years in order to finance his or her long-term goals.Long term investor Similar MatchesInvestors Compensation SchemeInvestors Compensation SchemeA compensation scheme for investors with operating rules set by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). This scheme was replaced by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) in December 2001.The FSCS may be able to assist private investors if the firm with whom an investment was made is fully authorised and has gone into default and cannot pay out claims. No compensation can be sought when investment values decrease as a result of market trends or inflation. The maximum amount claimable under the FSCS is £48,000 which comprises the first £30,000 in full and 90% of the next £20,000. Note: An authorised firm must have satisfied the FSA that it is 'fit and proper' to conduct investment business. A list of authorised firms, known as the Central Register is maintained by the FSA. However members of Recognised Professional Bodies (RPBs) such as solicitors are not included in the ICS and operate their own compensation arrangements. Institutional investorInstitutional investorA financial institution which invests large amounts of money in the stock, bond and other financial markets. e.g. a pension or insurance fund. Contrast with an individual or 'retail' investor investing his or her own money. Securities Investor Protection CorporationSecurities Investor Protection CorporationIn the US, a non profit organisation which provides insurance for cash and securities in customer accounts held by approved brokerage firms. Brokers and dealers registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission are obliged to be members of SIPC. In the event that such a firm fails, investors are covered up to a maximum of $500,000 of which no more than $100,000 can be cash. National Association of Investors CorporationNational Association of Investors CorporationA Michigan-based association that helps groups establish investment clubs. Accredited investorAccredited investorRefers to an individual whose net worth, or joint net worth with a spouse, exceeds $1,000,000; or whose individual income exceeded $200,000 or whose joint income with a spouse exceeded $300,000 in each of the 2 most recent years and can be expected to meet that income in the current year. More details of the definitions for investors other that individuals are found in Regulation D of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Further SuggestionsAmerican Association of Individual InvestorsBuilding Societies Investor Protection Scheme Individual Investor Express Delivery Service National Association of Investors Corporation Hands on investor Hands off investor retail investor Investor Protection Scheme Angel investor Moodys investors service Investor fallout Investors service bureau Investor relations American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Nonaccredited investor Retail investors expert investor Small investor |
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