investments

Meanings

• noun

  The act of committing money or capital, usually a large amount, in order to gain an advantage, return on an investment, or income.

  - "He made large investments in real estate."
  - "The company's initial public offering attracted significant investments."
  - "Her retirement savings consist of various investments."

• noun

  The process of buying and selling securities or other financial assets.

  - "The stock market is volatile due to daily investments."
  - "He made a profitable investment in tech stocks."
  - "The investment firm manages assets for wealthy clients."

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Antonyms

divestment

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with investments
invested , devested , investeded

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Variants

List of all variants of investments that leads to same result
investment , investments

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Latin word 'investire,' meaning to clothe or equip.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first known investment contract was discovered in ancient Egypt around 2600 BC.

2. The stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression, highlighting the risks associated with investments.

3. Warren Buffett is considered one of the most successful investors of all time, with a net worth of over $100 billion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Portfolio: A collection of investments owned by an individual or organization.

2. Risk: The possibility of loss or harm. Investments involve risk, and the potential return is often directly related to the level of risk.

3. Diversification: Spreading investments across various asset classes to reduce risk and increase returns.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Investments have been a significant part of human history, from ancient times when people invested in land and livestock, to modern times when people invest in stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments.

How to Memorize "investments"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of money or a graph of a stock's growth to visualize investments.
   - Visualize the process of buying stocks or bonds to invest.
   - Imagine the potential return on an investment as a reward for taking a risk.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'investments' with 'money,' 'growth,' and 'returns.'
   - Associate the word 'investments' with 'stocks,' 'bonds,' and 'portfolio.'
   - Associate the word 'investments' with 'risk,' 'reward,' and 'future.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Money Grows Best In Secure Treasuries' to remember that investments should be secure.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Risky Business Brings Exciting Profits' to remember that investments involve risk and potential reward.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Diversify To Spread Your Risk' to remember the importance of diversification.

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