Investment in a company’s shares in a minority position and with a goal of profitability, not control. The return is the profits or results in an investment or economic activity. An investment is an asset that is purchased with the aim of obtaining income or capital gains in the future. Foreign investments for exchange control legislation purposes are classified as direct investments, real estate investments, and portfolio investments.
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