Investment

Māori translation:

Haumitanga or haumitanga tūmau

Definition

An investment is having financial resources, like money, in assets, such as shares, bonds, real estate, options or businesses, typically aiming to make a profit over time. Before making any investment decision, investors assess risks, potential returns, and market conditions.

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We acknowledge and thank the FMA, Dr Karena Kelly and Brook Taurua Grant, the RBNZ and the Māori Dictionary for their research which helped us with te Reo Māori kupu for this glossary.