Foreign Portfolio Investment
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Foreign Investment
Foreign Investment Foreign investment is the purchase of assets in another country, with the intention of having a long-term interest in the asset and potentially influencing the company’s operations. There are two main types of foreign investment: Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a physical investment in a foreign business. This could involve buying a controlling interest in a company, building a factory in a foreign country, or entering into a joint venture with a local company. Foreign indirect investment is a…
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FPI AND FDI
FPI AND FDI Deep Dive into FPI and FDI Both Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) are channels for international capital flow, but they differ significantly in their nature, objectives, and impact. Here’s a detailed breakdown: Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) Focus: Financial Assets Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs of foreign companies American Depositary Receipts (ADRs)/Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) – represent shares of foreign companies traded on local exchanges Investment Style: Passive Investors don’t actively manage foreign companies or assets…
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Foreign Portfolio Investment
Foreign Portfolio Investment Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) involves investing in financial assets of a foreign country. Here’s a breakdown of what it means: What are Foreign Portfolio Investments? Imagine you have money and you want to invest it in another country’s stock market, bonds, or other financial assets. That’s FPI in a nutshell. These investments are typically: Passively Held: You don’t actively manage a company or property abroad. You’re just buying and selling financial instruments. Short-Term: FPIs are generally held for…
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