INVESTMENT

(In Finance Perspective)

In Finance, investment is putting money into something with the expectation of gain, that upon thorough analysis, has a high degree of security of principle, as well as security of return, within an expected period of time. Generally, investment is the application of money for earning more money.

Money from savings

Thorough analysis: what, when, where, why, how, how much to invest, what risk & return, diversification

Security of Principal and Security of Return (e.g. Interest, Dividends, Income, Appreciation of Value)

Over a period of time: Short-Term and Long-Term