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growth fund

American  

noun

  1. a mutual fund that invests primarily in growth stocks.


Etymology

Origin of growth fund

First recorded in 1965–70

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But analysts expect 21% earnings growth for the growth fund in 2027, driven by 14% sales growth and profit margins that will inch higher.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

Andreessen Horowitz is another firm that raised a much larger growth fund in January, collecting $6.75 billion up from $3.75 billion for its prior growth pool.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

In an effort to address concerns from the fishing sector, the UK government has also announced a £360m fishing and coastal growth fund to invest in new technology, equipment and support for coastal communities.

From BBC May 19, 2025

Last year, Chief secured $100 million in a Series B round led by Alphabet’s growth fund, CapitalG.

From New York Times Mar. 28, 2023

The trend reflects an overall decline in M&A activity as higher interest rates put the brakes on economic growth, fund managers and their advisers say.

From Reuters Mar. 8, 2023

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