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An investment is a means of putting capital to work to create value. This concept is often extended to include speculation, or the process of trying to gain wealth by guessing about prices. Investments are the key to economic productivity as they allocate capital to productive uses. They are also the key to gaining and preserving wealth for purposes such as retirement and education. The following are fundamental types of investment.
Annuities | Business Ownership | Certificates of Deposit | Commodities | Corporate Bonds | Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) | Foreign Currency Accounts | Gold | Land | Memorabilia, Art and Collectibles | Money Market Accounts | Mutual Funds | Real Estate | Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | Retirement Plans | Savings Accounts | Silver | Small Businesses | Startups e.g. venture capital | Stocks | Treasury Bonds |
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| Type | | | Definition (1) | A means of putting capital to work to create value. | | Definition (2) | A means of storing and creating value. | | Related Concepts | |
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