institutional investor

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An organization, such as a government, labor union, or business, that makes investments, especially in stock and bond markets.

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Institutional investors account for a majority of investments made in the United States.

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“If you’re a large enough institutional investor, this could lead to larger profits,” said co-author Heather L.R.

From Barron's

The levies, which took effect in August, contributed to broader uncertainty about the risks of investing in the South Asian nation, leading to billions of dollars of institutional investor funds flowing away from the country in 2025, and driving down the value of the rupee.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier in her career, she covered funds and investing for publications such as InvestmentNews, American Banker and Institutional Investor.

From The Wall Street Journal

An institutional investor with at least 3 million shares asked about whether Tesla will launch new models to address different vehicle segments, as well as how the rise of robotaxis will impact the car industry.

From MarketWatch

Siobhan began her career covering securities policy for Institutional Investor's newsletter division.

From The Wall Street Journal

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