INVESTOR CLASSIFICATION Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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RI
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Retail Investor: individual who buys in personal accounts.
2
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II
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Institutional Investor: organization investing large sums (e.g., pension funds, hedge funds).
3
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HNI / HNWI
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High-Net-Worth Individual: person with liquid assets > $1M.
4
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UHNWI
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Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individual: subset of HNWI with net assets > $30M.
5
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AI
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Accredited Investor: meets SEC criteria (e.g., $200K+ income or $1M+ net worth).
6
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VC
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Venture Capitalist: provides early-stage capital in exchange for equity.
7
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RIA
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Registered Investment Advisor: individual/firm legally registered to give investment advice.
8
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Family Office
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Entity managing the wealth and affairs of ultra-affluent families.
