Investment is time, energy, or matter spent in the hope of
future benefits actualized within a specified date or time frame.
Investment has different meanings in economics and finance.
In economics, investment is the accumulation of newly produced
physical entities, such as factories, machinery, houses, and goods
inventories.
In finance, investment is putting money into an asset with the expectation of capital appreciation, dividends, and/or interest
earnings. This may or may not be backed by research and analysis. Most
or all forms of investment involve some form of risk, such as investment
in equities, property, and even fixed interest securities which are
subject, among other things, to inflation risk. It is indispensable for project investors to identify and manage the risks related to the investment.
