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growth fund

 
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–noun
a mutual fund that invests primarily in growth stocks.
Origin:
1965–70
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growth fund  
n.  A mutual fund that offers long-term capital appreciation.
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Growth Fund

A diversified portfolio of stocks that has capital appreciation as its primary goal, and thereby invests in companies that reinvest their earnings into expansion, acquisitions, and/or research and development.

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Most growth funds offer higher potential growth but usually at a higher risk.

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See also: Capital Appreciation, Diversified Common Stock Fund, Mutual Fund, Risk/Return Tradeoff

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growth fund

An investment company whose major objective is long-term capital growth. Growth funds offer substantial potential gains over time but vary significantly in price during bull and bear markets. This type of fund is most appropriate for someone who will not need to withdraw funds in the near future.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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Main Entry: growth fund
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