Who is investor

An individual who commits money to investment products with the expectation of financial returns. Generally, the primary concern of an investor is to minimize risk while maximizing return, as opposed to aspeculator, who is willing to accept a higher level of risk in the hopes of collecting higher-than-average profits.

Types of investor

1. accredited investor
2. retail investor
3. lead investor
4. passive investor
5. institutional investor
6. qualified institutional investor

Retail investor

An individual who purchases small amounts of securities for him/herself, as opposed to an institutional investor. also called individual investor or small investor.