investments
Definition
The act or process of investing money, time, or resources into an asset, venture, or project with the expectation of generating income, profit, or appreciation in value.
Assets or financial holdings, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or cryptocurrencies, in which capital has been placed for potential returns.
Something invested, often referring collectively to a portfolio of financial commitments.
Examples
His investments in vintage Beanie Babies seemed genius until the garage sale flop.
She treated her investments like a casino, but with spreadsheets instead of slot machines.
After diversifying his investments, his broker's portfolio now includes NFTs and regret.
Grandma's secret investments in canned goods have her ready for any apocalypse – or a very weird potluck.