Meaning & use
Investor
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A person or organization that commits money to an asset or venture with the expectation of financial return.
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The startup secured funding from a group of private investors.
As a cautious investor, she preferred bonds over stocks.
A note on using this word
Investors differ from speculators in that they typically seek long-term returns based on fundamental value rather than short-term price movements.
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