The term investment company has two distinct meanings. The
first applies to various types of investment funds and trusts, while the
second refers to Small Business Investment Companies, or SBICs.
Investment companies, in the form of mutual funds, closed-end funds,
and unit investment trusts, are popular investment vehicles that offer
a variety of features and benefits.
Mutual funds, also known as open-end investment companies, can be
structured as stock funds, bond funds, or money market funds.
Most mutual funds offer new shares to the public on a continuous basis;
they are required to redeem outstanding shares at any time upon request,
at a price based on the current value of the fund's net assets.
Closed-end funds are investment companies that issue a fixed number
of shares. These shares are traded on a stock exchange.
Unit investment trusts are investment companies that buy and hold
a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities. Real estate
investment trusts (REITs) are special purpose investment companies
that own, finance, and/or operate, income-producing real estate.
Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) are financial institutions
that make equity capital and long-term credit available to small,
independent businesses. Since the SBIC program was created in 1958,
this public/private partnership has provided financing solutions to more
than 100,000 small businesses in the USA. SBICs are private sector
firms licensed by the United States Small Business Administration.
They typically work with small companies whose financing requirements
range between $250,000 and $5 million. SBICs may qualify for
government-backed long-term loans in return for pledging to finance only
small businesses.
Investment Companies and Organizations
These government and private organization websites feature helpful
resources for small business and mutual fund investors.
National association of the U.S. investment company
industry. Founded in 1940, its membership includes mutual funds,
closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and unit investment trust
sponsors. www.ICI.org
The Small Business Investor Alliance is an organization
of lower middle market private equity funds and investors. Its members
provide venture capital to small and medium size businesses in the USA. www.SBIA.org
The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and other publicly traded
real estate companies. www.REIT.com
Investment Advice
Both new and seasoned investors can benefit from the information offered
by these popular investment companies and resources. Here you will
find a broad range of investing advice, news, and research.
This business information source specializes in the extraction, packaging and distribution of public company information contained in SEC filings. www.Edgar-Online.com
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