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Unit investment trustMoney invested in a portfolio whose composition is fixed for the life of the fund. Shares in a unit trust are called redeemable trust certificates, and they are sold at a premium to net asset value.Unit investment trust Similar MatchesAssociation of Unit Trusts and Investment FundsAssociation of Unit Trusts and Investment FundsA trade association formed in 1959 to represent the interests of unit trusts and known then as the Unit Trust Association. The Association was renamed AUTIF in April 1993 and merged with the Fund Manager's Association in February 2002 to form the Investment Management Association (IMA). Its stated objectives are:to make representations to the UK Government on legislative, regulatory and taxation matters which affect the business interests of its membersto liase with the Financial Services Authority and other organisations in the UK and Europe on regulatory matters and other important issuesto increase public awareness and understand ing of investment fundsto seek to improve the standards of training in the industryto seek to integrate personal finance education into the school curriculumto add value to member companies by providing them with information, guidance and assistance in matters related to their businessto offer an information service to external parties interested in the activities of the UK investment funds industryIMA's website is: http://www.investmentfunds.org.uk Portfolio investmentPortfolio investmentThe acquisition of portfolio capital. Usually refers to such transactions across national borders and/or across currencies. Registered investment companyRegistered investment companyAn investment firm which is registered with the SEC and complies with certain stated legal requirements. Investment advisory serviceInvestment advisory serviceA business that specializes in providing investment advice for a fee. All advisers of an advisory service must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investment philosophyInvestment philosophyThe style and general ideology of investment practiced by an investor. Certain investors favor small-capitalization stocks, while others prefer large blue-chip stocks, for example. Further SuggestionsAlternative investmentsDirect investment Enterprise Investment Scheme Reinvestment effect Investment manager Direct Foreign Investment Leveraged investment company Foreign direct investment (FDI) dividend reinvestment plan Investment Management Regulatory Organisation Investment software Short term investment services Investment agreement Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Investment climate Investment certificate Monthly investment plan Foreign investment risk matrix (FIRM) investment Investment Company Institute (ICI) Securities and Investments Board investment grade return on investment Independent investments investment trust |
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