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Inverted scale
A serial bond offering whose bonds with earlier maturity dates have higher yields than bonds with later maturity dates.
Inverted yield curve
When short-term interest_rate are higher than long-term rates. Antithesis of positive yield curve.
Investible Indices
Usually refers to the Standard and Poors/International Finance Corporation emerging market indices which are weighted by the amount of market capitalization that foreigners can obtain in each company. The IFCG (Global) index weights each stock by total capitalization. The IFCI (Investible) index weighs by investible capitalization.
Investment
The creation of more money through the use of capital.
Investment adviser
A person or an organization that makes the day-to-day decisions regarding a portfolio's investments. Also called a portfolio manager.
Investment Advisers Act
Legislation passed in 1940 requiring financial advisers to register with the SEC. The measure was enacted to protect the public from fraud or misrepresentation by investment advisers.
Investment advisory service
A business that specializes in providing investment_adviser for a fee. All advisers of an advisory service must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investment agreement
An contract specifying the rights and responsibilities of a host government and a corporation in the structure and operation of an investment project.
Investment analysts
Related: Financial analysts
Investment bank
Financial intermediaries who perform a variety of services, including aiding in the sale of securities, facilitating mergers and other corporate reorganizations, acting as brokers to both individual and institutional clients, and trading for their own accounts. See Also: Underwriter
Investment certificate
A document that serves as proof that an individual has an investment in a savings and loan association.
Investment climate
Factors such as economic, monetary, and other conditions that affect the performance of investments.
Investment club
A group of people who combine their money into a larger pool, then invest collectively in stocks and bonds, making decisions as a group.
Investment company
A firm that that invests the funds of investors in securities appropriate for their stated investment objectives in return for a management fee. See also: Mutual fund.
Investment Company Act of 1940
Legislation that requires investment_company to register with the SEC and that outlines standards by which they must operate.
Investment Company Institute (ICI)
A national industry group of investment companies, including mutual funds, founded in 1940.
Investment decisions
Decisions concerning the asset side of a firm's balance sheet, such as the decision to offer a new product.
Investment grade
In the context of bond ratings, the rating level above which institutional investors have been authorized to invest.
Investment history
The history of a member firm that establishes certain norms in respect of its investment practice.
Investment income
The revenue from a portfolio of invested assets.
Investment letter
A letter of intent between the issuer of new securities and the buyer, in the private placement of these new securities. The letter of intent establishes that the securities are being bought for a minimum time period and are treated as an investment, not for resale. If no such letter exists, the securities must be registered with Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investment management
The process of managing money. Also called portfolio management and money management.
Investment manager
The individual who manages a portfolio of investments. Also called a portfolio manager or a money manager.
Investment objective
The financial objective of an investor. Whether the investor requires income or capital appreciation, for example. The investor's objective governs the investment strategy.
Investment opportunity set
The universe of choices as to investments available to an individual or corporation.
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