Direct investment

Direct investment

(1) Direct investment in individual securities instead of, for example, in funds.

(2) Capital export, i.e. by acquiring, establishing or making a strategic investment in companies abroad.

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Industry/Domain: Banking
Category: Investment banking
Company: UBS
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