investable

investable

An investor reviews an investable business plan.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Suitable for investment: "investable" describes assets, securities, or capital that are considered appropriate for investment, typically because they offer potential for financial return or are legally permissible to invest in.
Usage Examples
  • (Assets that are suitable for investment, such as stocks or bonds.)
  • (Not all startups are considered worthy of investment funds.)
  • (These bonds are attractive and safe for investors to put money into.)
Advanced Usage

  • "investable funds": capital that is available and legally allowed to be invested in financial markets.

    • The pension fund has $10 million in investable funds. (Money that can be allocated to investments.)

  • "investable universe": the total set of assets or securities that an investor can consider for investment, often constrained by criteria like market capitalization or liquidity.

    • The fund manager narrowed the investable universe to large-cap stocks. (The range of possible investments was limited to large companies.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Investible (adj): a variant spelling of "investable," with the same meaning.

    • The property is considered investible due to its prime location. (The property is suitable for investment.)

  • Investment (n): the act of putting money into something to gain profit.

    • He made a wise investment in technology stocks. (The act of investing money.)

  • Investor (n): a person who allocates capital with the expectation of a financial return.

    • The investor looked for investable opportunities in emerging markets. (A person seeking to invest.)
Synonyms

  • Bankable: reliable or certain to yield a return; often used for projects or ideas.

    • The business plan is bankable and will attract funding. (It is likely to succeed and generate profit.)

  • Viable: capable of working successfully; feasible for investment.

    • The renewable energy project is viable and investable. (It is both practical and worth investing in.)
Related Idioms

  • "Put money into": to invest in something.

    • She decided to put money into investable bonds. (She invested in bonds that are suitable for investment.)

  • "Cash cow": a business or asset that generates a steady, reliable income.

    • The rental property is a cash cow and an investable asset. (It provides consistent profit and is worth investing in.)