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investment company

American  

noun

  1. a company that invests its funds in other companies and issues its own securities against these investments.


Etymology

Origin of investment company

First recorded in 1930–35

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Kathleen Brooks, research director at investment company XTB, told the BBC News Channel: "Of course, this is red lights flashing."

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Pensions and investment company Royal London suggested 30% of UK adults were financially fragile, with low savings and limited capacity to cope with financial shocks.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

He is now Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Atairos, a strategic investment company with ties to Comcast.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

Vox Media and Lupa Systems, Murdoch’s investment company, announced the deal on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

"And take a mortgage on your investment company?"

From The Colossus A Novel by Opie Percival Read

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