Financial Jargon Buster Dictionary
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Investor
A person whose principal purpose is to invest money prudently and productively over the longer term with the investment objectives being achievement of a reasonable return and capital appreciation to preserve purchasing power. The opposite of a Speculator, who will sacrifice safety of principal for the possibility of larger gains.
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