investment trust
Definition
A closed-end fund established to produce income through investments. They have a fixed number of shares, trade like stocks, and are regulated by the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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closed-end fund, unit investment trust, Ginnie Mae trust, investment company, municipal investment trust, REIT
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