In general terms, investment refers to the use of money in the hope of making...
the act or process of expending resources, especially money, to achieve rewards.
The process of purchasing assets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and mutual funds with the expectation of future income and/or capital gains (growth in value).
The practice of employing a principal sum of money - usually to purchase assets or place a sum on deposit - to generate earnings so that the principal sum will increase in value.
Investing is the act of using money to obtain additional income by strategically allowing it to build up over time. Putting your money in a savings or checking account is not considered investing because of the low rate of return. Investing through life insurance is a less common but effective strategy for some people.
In broad financial terms, it refers to the art and science of money making money. In market strategies terms, it refers to a buy-and-hold approach used by most people. See Trading
Purchasing something usually part ownership of a business or property for the expectation of future reward or gain.
Committing capital with the expectation of profit in the form of dividends, interest, or capital appreciation; an attempt to make profit from changes in the price of an asset
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
The act of committing money or capital to an endeavor (a business, project, real estate, etc.) with the expectation of obtaining an additional income or profit.
The act where a person or company puts money into financial schemes in the aim or expectation of achieving a profit.
The act of using money to make more money.