Investment Fundamentals

Short-Term Investing

Definition

What is Short-Term Investing?

Committing money for a relatively brief period, usually with greater emphasis on liquidity and capital stability.

Example in practice

Cash needed in nine months is placed in Treasury bills rather than volatile 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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