When companies invest, they’re called institutional investors. When people invest their own money, they’re called individual investors. A typical individual investor is saving for retirement, has some mutual funds, and will own a house once the mortgage is paid off. A large part of the financial industry is companies serving the individual investor, buying and selling for individuals, and sometimes offering advice.
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