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Return on investmentThe overall profit (or loss) on an investment expressed as a percentage of the total invested. For example: A person invests £5,000 in the shares of a company and some time later has received £100 in dividends with the value of the shares now £5,200. The return on investment is: (£100 + £5,200 - £5,000) /£5,000] x 100 = 6%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) Short term investment servicesShort term investment servicesServices that assist firms in making short-term investments. Alternative investmentAlternative investmentInvestment in items other than stocks, bonds or other securities. Wine, art, antiques are examples. Guaranteed investment contract (GIC)Guaranteed investment contract (GIC)A pure investment product in which a life company agrees, for a single premium, to pay at a maturity date the principal amount of a predetermined annual crediting (interest) rate over the life of the investment. 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. Further SuggestionsInvestment managerinvestment trust Investment value Foreign investment argument for protection Passive investment management Investment Advisers Act Investment Risk Trade-related investment measure Unit Share Investment Trust (USIT) protected investment products Direct investment Independent investments investment income Future investment opportunities Leveraged investment company split capital investment trust Investment climate Association of Investment Trust Companies investment grade Passive investment strategy investment company Legal investments Ethical Investment Research Service Monthly investment plan Investment Company Act of 1940 |
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