investment
When you use money, time, or energy to get more money or a good result later.
The act of committing money, time, or resources to something with the expectation of earning a profit or achieving a benefit.
Something you buy with money because you hope it will make more money later.
An asset, property, or item that someone has put money into with the aim of gaining a financial return or benefit.
When you give your time, work, or care to get a good result later.
The act of devoting time, effort, or energy to something with the expectation of achieving improvement or benefit.
- Base: investment
- Plural: investment, investments
foreign investment
1Money invested abroad for profit
When people or companies put money into businesses or things in another country to make money.
- Foreign investment has increased in the region over the last decade.
- The government is encouraging foreign investment in renewable energy.
make an investment
1Put money into for gain
To use money or resources to try to get more money or benefits later.
- We decided to make an investment in solar panels.
- She made an investment in her friend's new business.
return on investment
1Profit compared to cost
How much money you make compared to how much you spent or invested.
- The return on investment for the new marketing campaign was higher than expected.
- They calculated the return on investment before starting the project.
investment portfolio
1Collection of owned investments
All the investments that a person or company owns.
- He reviewed his investment portfolio with his financial advisor.
- His investment portfolio includes shares in several tech companies.
- Diversifying your investment portfolio can reduce risk.
- It's important to diversify your investment portfolio to reduce risk.