Temporary Investment

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Definition: Temporary Investment


Temporary Investment


Full Definition of Temporary Investment


A type of investment that is structured to only last for a short amount of time. Temporary investments are popular among investors that have assets that they do not want to commit to long-term investments. With this type of investment investors can quickly access and use money invested in these temporary options. Money market fund accounts, treasury bills, and some short-term CDs are a few examples of temporary investments.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Temporary Investment are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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