investment analyst An individual who makes recommendations to buy or sell stocks based on assessment of financial data.

investment bank A bank specializing in serving corporations with funds for start-up or expansion by selling equity and/or debt to the public.

investment banker An individual working for an investment bank.

investment cost method See exercise cost method.

investor An individual or organization that takes a financial position in something or someone with the belief that the investment will increase in value.

investor capital to sales ratio Shareholder equity divided by sales, indicating the relationship of sales to shareholder equity.

investor capital to total liabilities ratio Shareholder equity divided by total liabilities, ...

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