Investment Fundamentals

Catalyst

Definition

What is Catalyst?

An event or development that may cause the market to reassess an investment's value.

Example in practice

Regulatory approval for a new product may act as a catalyst for a company's shares.

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The original amount of money invested or lent, excluding later returns.

Money or other resources committed to produce income, growth, or another economic benefit.

An asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both.

Anything with economic value that can be owned or controlled.

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