investor
An investor is an individual or entity that allocates capital with the expectation of receiving a financial return or profit in the future. In a broader sense, it can refer to someone who devotes substantial time or effort to a project or relationship expecting a beneficial outcome.
Exemplos
3 de 5My uncle is a savvy investor who has been buying gold coins for decades.
My uncle is a savvy investor who has been buying gold coins for decades.
The institutional investor requested a comprehensive audit of the firm's ESG compliance before proceeding.
The institutional investor requested a comprehensive audit of the firm's ESG compliance before proceeding.
If you're looking for an investor for your lemonade stand, you should ask your grandma.
If you're looking for an investor for your lemonade stand, you should ask your grandma.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of an investor as a gardener who 'vests' (dresses) the soil with seeds of money to watch a forest of profit grow.
Quiz rápido
The company's stock plummeted after a major _____ withdrew their support during the quarterly meeting.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: investor
Exemplos
My uncle is a savvy investor who has been buying gold coins for decades.
everydayMy uncle is a savvy investor who has been buying gold coins for decades.
The institutional investor requested a comprehensive audit of the firm's ESG compliance before proceeding.
formalThe institutional investor requested a comprehensive audit of the firm's ESG compliance before proceeding.
If you're looking for an investor for your lemonade stand, you should ask your grandma.
informalIf you're looking for an investor for your lemonade stand, you should ask your grandma.
Economists argue that the behavior of the rational investor is often compromised by cognitive biases during market volatility.
academicEconomists argue that the behavior of the rational investor is often compromised by cognitive biases during market volatility.
The startup is currently seeking a lead investor for its Series B funding round.
businessThe startup is currently seeking a lead investor for its Series B funding round.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
investor relations
investor relations
sophisticated investor
sophisticated investor
return for investors
return for investors
Frequentemente confundido com
An investigator searches for facts or examines crimes, while an investor puts money into ventures for profit.
An investor typically takes a long-term view with calculated risk, whereas a speculator takes high risks for quick, short-term gains.
Notas de uso
While primarily a financial term, 'investor' can be used metaphorically to describe someone who puts energy or emotion into a situation. In legal contexts, 'sophisticated' or 'accredited' investors refer to those with high net worth and market knowledge.
Erros comuns
Learners often misspell the suffix as '-er' (invester), but it must be '-or'. They also occasionally confuse it with 'investigator' due to the phonetic similarity.
Dica de memorização
Think of an investor as a gardener who 'vests' (dresses) the soil with seeds of money to watch a forest of profit grow.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'investire', meaning to clothe or surround, which later evolved into the sense of 'dressing' capital in a new form to produce returns.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western cultures, the rise of retail investing platforms has shifted the 'investor' identity from elite financiers to common individuals managing their own retirement funds.
Quiz rápido
The company's stock plummeted after a major _____ withdrew their support during the quarterly meeting.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: investor
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