Retail investors individual investors
Small investors who commit capital for their personal account. |
Similar financial terms
Retail creditCredit granted by a firm to consumers for the purchase of goods or services.
Retail
Individual and institutional customers as opposed to dealers and brokers.
Institutional investors
Investors other than individuals, such as pension plans, banks, mutual funds, and life insurance companies. Because such investors buy large blocks of shares, they are often given substantial trading cost discounts.
IRA (Individual Retirement Account)
A retirement account that allows individuals to make tax-deferred contributions to a personal retirement fund. Individuals can place IRA funds in bank accounts or in other forms of investment such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.
