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Definition of

investment objective

Stockholding & Investments

long-term financial goal of investments the financial goal that determines how an individual or institution invests its assets, for example, for long-term growth or income

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Definitions of ’investment objective’ and meaning of ’investment objective’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’investment objective’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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