growth fund

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of growth fund

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Vivian Lin Thurston, a manager for William Blair’s Emerging Markets Growth fund, doesn’t expect much stimulus in 2026, assuming exports hold up, gains in tech stocks continue, and the companies’ plans for spending remain robust.

From Barron's

Vivian Lin Thurston, a manager for William Blair’s Emerging Markets Growth fund, doesn’t expect much stimulus in 2026, assuming exports hold up, gains in tech stocks continue, and the companies’ plans for spending remain robust.

From Barron's

Vivian Lin Thurston, a manager for William Blair’s Emerging Markets Growth fund, doesn’t expect much stimulus in 2026, assuming exports hold up, gains in tech stocks continue, and the companies’ plans for spending remain robust.

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But Hilary Benn, Northern Ireland Secretary, told Plaid Cymru MP Llinos Medi that for phase two "corresponding funding will be made available in Northern Ireland through the local growth fund, with a total UK government investment of £45.5m" over three years.

From BBC

Baillie Gifford is a long-term growth fund that has a sizable Roblox position built on its 2030 outlook for the company.

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