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investment


An act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result


A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future


investing: the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit


The action or process of investing money for profit or material result


the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result; "this job calls for the investment of some hard thinking"; "he made an emotional investment in the work"


outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism

services


An act of assistance


(service) be used by; as of a utility; "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses"


performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others; "the mayor tried to maintain city services"; "the medical services are excellent"


Assistance or advice given to customers during and after the sale of goods


The action of helping or doing work for someone


(service) work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services"

of the


biggest consumers of energy in homes and buildings, which are heating

bank


An elevation in the seabed or a riverbed; a mudbank or sandbank


The land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake


A slope, mass, or mound of a particular substance


tip laterally; "the pilot had to bank the aircraft"


depository financial institution: a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities; "he cashed a check at the bank"; "that bank holds the mortgage on my home"


sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water); "they pulled the canoe up on the bank"; "he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents"

west


The compass point corresponding to this


situated in or facing or moving toward the west


to, toward, or in the west; "we moved west to Arizona"; "situated west of Boston"


The direction toward the point of the horizon where the sun sets at the equinoxes, on the left-hand side of a person facing north, or the part of the horizon lying in this direction


The western part of the world or of a specified country, region, or town


the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

Best Safe Investments 2011

investments


A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future


An act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result


(invest) endow: give qualities or abilities to


The action or process of investing money for profit or material result


(invest) make an investment; "Put money into bonds"


(invest) furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors

safe


A condom


a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests


strongbox where valuables can be safely kept


A strong fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables


free from danger or the risk of harm; "a safe trip"; "you will be safe here"; "a safe place"; "a safe bet"

2011


2011 (MMXI) will be a common year starting on a Saturday. In the Gregorian calendar, it will be the 2011th year of the Common Era, or of Anno Domini; the 11th year of the 3rd millennium and of the 21st century; and the 2nd of the 2010s decade.

Bronze Investment Casting

investment casting


A technique for making small, accurate castings in refractory alloys using a mold formed around a pattern of wax or similar material which is then removed by melting


Investment casting is an industrial process based on and also called lost-wax casting, one of the oldest known metal-forming techniques.


(investment cast) a cast made of a material that will withstand high temperature without disintegration—compREFRACTORY CAST


(Investment Cast) Clubs made from a mold.

bronze


Give a surface of bronze or something resembling bronze to


Make (a person or part of the body) suntanned


an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin


made from or consisting of bronze


of the color of bronze

Gateway Investment Advisers

investment advisers


(investment adviser) someone who advises others how to invest their money


(investment adviser) A person who manages assets, making portfolio composition and individual security selection decisions for a fee, usually a percentage of assets invested.


(Investment adviser) A financial adviser (UK spelling) or financial advisor (US spelling), is a professional who renders financial services to individuals, businesses and governments.

gateway


Gateway was a jazz trio formed in 1975. The members were John Abercrombie, guitar, Dave Holland, bass, and Jack DeJohnette, drums.


A means of access or entry to a place


An opening that can be closed by a gate


A frame or arch built around or over a gate


Gateway is the third full-length album by stoner metal band Bongzilla. It was released in September 2002 by Relapse Records. The title of the album is a reference to the term "gateway drug", used to describe a lower-class drug that can lead to the use of more dangerous drugs.


an entrance that can be closed by a gate

Florida Investment

investment


A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future


investing: the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit


The action or process of investing money for profit or material result


the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result; "this job calls for the investment of some hard thinking"; "he made an emotional investment in the work"


outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism


An act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result

florida


a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War


Florida is a Barcelona Metro station in the municipality of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, served by L1 (red line). The station opened in 1987 as part of the newly-built extension of the subway line further into L'Hospitalet.


A state in the southeastern US, on a peninsula that extends into the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico; pop. 15,982,378; capital, Tallahassee; statehood, Mar. 3, 1845 (27). Explored by Ponce de Leon in 1513, it was purchased from Spain by the US in 1819. It is a popular resort and retirement area


Florida is the debut full-length studio album by producer and DJ Diplo.

Investments In Working Capital

working capital


the cash available to an enterprise for day-to-day operations.


The capital of a business that is used in its day-to-day trading operations, calculated as the current assets minus the current liabilities


capital: assets available for use in the production of further assets


Working capital (abbreviated WC) is a financial metric which represents operating liquidity available to a business, organization, or other entity, including governtal entity. Along with fixed assets such as plant and equipment, working capital is considered a part of operating capital.

investments


An act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result


(invest) make an investment; "Put money into bonds"


The action or process of investing money for profit or material result


A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future


(invest) furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors


(invest) endow: give qualities or abilities to

Investment Properties How To

investment properties


(INVESTMENT PROPERTY) Property (land or a building - or part of a building - or both) held (by the owner or by the lessee under a finance lease) to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both.


(Investment property) Real estate that generates income, such as an apartment building or a rental house.


(Investment property) A property that is not occupied by the owner.

how to


Providing detailed and practical advice


Practical advice on a particular subject; that gives advice or instruction on a particular topic


A how-to or a how to is an informal, often short, description of how to accomplish some specific task. A how-to is usually meant to help non-experts, may leave out details that are only important to experts, and may also be greatly simplified from an overall discussion of the topic.


(How To’s) Multi-Speed Animations

Invest In Alternative Energy Stocks

alternative energy


Alternative energy is an umbrella term that refers to any source of usable energy intended to replace fuel sources without the undesired consequences of the replaced fuels.


Energy generated in ways that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment, esp. by avoiding the use of fossil fuels and nuclear power


energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment


Energy derived from nontraditional sources (e.g., compressed natural gas, solar, hydroelectric, wind).

invest


Buy (something) whose usefulness will repay the cost


furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors


Expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial schemes, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture


Devote (one's time, effort, or energy) to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result


make an investment; "Put money into bonds"


endow: give qualities or abilities to

stocks


Provide or fill with goods, items, or a supply of something


a frame for constraining an animal while it is receiving veterinary attention or while being shod


a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction


Have or keep a supply of (a particular product or type or product) available for sale


Amass supplies of something, typically for a particular occasion or purpose


a former instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy timber frame with holes in which the feet (and sometimes the hands) of an offender could be locked

Pension Investment Management

investment management


(INVESTMENT MANAGERS) plan sponsors frequently are assisted by investment managers who help them decide how the pension funds should be invested. These managers are supervised by the plan sponsor.


Investment management is the professional management of various securities (shares, bonds and other securities) and assets (e.g., real estate) in order to meet specified investment goals for the benefit of the investors.


(Investment Managers) If Client is an investment manager or agent, Client represents and warrants that (a) it is executing these Terms on its own behalf and as agent of Client's principals, (b) Client has all requisite authority to so execute and to effect transactions through the BARX Services

pension


A boardinghouse in France and other European countries, providing full or partial board at a fixed rate


a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working


In general, a pension is an arrangement to provide people with an income when they are no longer earning a regular income from employment. Pensions should not be confused with severance pay; the former is paid in regular installments, while the latter is paid in one lump sum.


grant a pension to

Money Market Investing

money market


The trade in short-term loans between banks and other financial institutions


The money market is a component of the financial markets for assets involved in short-term borrowing and lending with original maturities of one year or shorter time frames.


(Money Markets) Refers to investments that are short-term (i.e. under one year) and whose participants include banks and other financial institutions. Examples include Deposits, Certificates of Deposit, Repurchase Agreements, Overnight Index Swaps, and Commercial Paper.


a market for short-term debt instruments

investing


(invest) make an investment; "Put money into bonds"


Buy (something) whose usefulness will repay the cost


(invest) endow: give qualities or abilities to


Devote (one's time, effort, or energy) to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result


the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit


Expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial schemes, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture

Money Investment Tips

investment


The action or process of investing money for profit or material result


A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future


An act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result


outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism


the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result; "this job calls for the investment of some hard thinking"; "he made an emotional investment in the work"


investing: the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

money


A current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; coins and banknotes collectively


the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender; "we tried to collect the money he owed us"


wealth reckoned in terms of money; "all his money is in real estate"


Sums of money


The assets, property, and resources owned by someone or something; wealth


the official currency issued by a government or national bank; "he changed his money into francs"

tips


Predict as likely to win or achieve something


(tip) cause to tilt; "tip the screen upward"


Give (someone) a sum of money as a way of rewarding them for their services


(tip) the extreme end of something; especially something pointed


(tip) gratuity: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

Top Investment Management

investment management


(Investment Managers) If Client is an investment manager or agent, Client represents and warrants that (a) it is executing these Terms on its own behalf and as agent of Client's principals, (b) Client has all requisite authority to so execute and to effect transactions through the BARX Services


Investment management is the professional management of various securities (shares, bonds and other securities) and assets (e.g., real estate) in order to meet specified investment goals for the benefit of the investors.


(INVESTMENT MANAGERS) plan sponsors frequently are assisted by investment managers who help them decide how the pension funds should be invested. These managers are supervised by the plan sponsor.

top


Exceed (an amount, level, or number); be more than


top(a): situated at the top or highest position; "the top shelf"


Be at the highest place or rank in (a list, poll, chart, or league)


Be taller than


exceed: be superior or better than some standard; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year"


the upper part of anything; "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"; "the title should be written at the top of the first page"

Return Initial Investment

initial investment


An estimate of the initial cash investment required to buy and open a franchise business. This estimate includes the franchise fee and other initial start-up costs, but not necessarily the total cost of operating the business.


The total estimated cost for establishing the business, including the franchise fee, initial fixed assets and leasehold improvements, inventory, deposits, other fees and costs, and the working capital required during the initial start-up period (three months).


The upfront cash investment required to purchase and start a franchise business. Your total investment can vary depending on several factors.

return


go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before; "return to your native land"; "the professor returned to his teaching position after serving as Dean"


a coming to or returning home; "on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party"


Go back to (a particular state or activity)


Turn one's attention back to (something)


tax return: document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability; "his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return"


Come or go back to a place or person

Stock Investment Groups

investment


The action or process of investing money for profit or material result


An act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result


investing: the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit


A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future


outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism


the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result; "this job calls for the investment of some hard thinking"; "he made an emotional investment in the work"

groups


Form a group or groups


(group) (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule


Put into categories; classify


(group) arrange into a group or groups; "Can you group these shapes together?"


(group) any number of entities (members) considered as a unit


Put together or place in a group or groups

stock


Denoting a conventional character type or situation that recurs in a particular genre of literature, theater, or film


banal: repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace"; "hackneyed phrases"; "a stock answer"; "repeating threadbare jokes"; "parroting some timeworn axiom"; "the trite metaphor `hard as nails'"


the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity); "he owns a controlling share of the company's stock"


(of a product or type of product) Usually kept in stock and thus regularly available for sale


(of a phrase or expression) So regularly used as to be automatic or hackneyed


have on hand; "Do you carry kerosene heaters?"