Prudent Investor Act

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Definition: Prudent Investor Act


Prudent Investor Act


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Rule. The fundamental principle for professional money management, stated by Judge Samuel Putnum in 1830: “Those with responsibility to invest money for others should act with prudence, discretion, intelligence, and regard for the safety of capital as well as income.” Some states which don’t have specific legal lists require fiduciaries to uphold the Prudent Investor Act. also called prudent man rule.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Prudent Investor Act 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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