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investor
A person or institution that invests money in securities, real estate, or companies in order to make a profit.
Die Anleger reagierten nervös auf die Nachrichten von der Börse.
The investors reacted nervously to the news from the stock exchange.
pier / landing stage
A structure on a body of water where ships can dock and be moored; a landing stage or pier.
Die Fähre nach Helgoland fährt vom Anleger 5 ab.
The ferry to Heligoland departs from pier 5.
Both meanings of 'Anleger' are derived from the verb 'anlegen'. 'Geld anlegen' (to invest money) leads to the person 'der Anleger' (the investor). 'Mit dem Schiff anlegen' (to dock with a ship) leads to the place 'der Anleger' (the pier/landing stage).
Ein kluger Anleger informiert sich gut, bevor er Geld anlegt.
A smart investor gathers good information before investing money.
The context makes the meaning clear. If it is about money, shares, or the stock exchange, the person (the investor) is meant. If it is about ships, ferries, or a harbor, the place (the landing stage) is meant.
Die Anleger hoffen auf steigende Kurse.
The investors are hoping for rising prices.
When the person is meant, 'Anleger' is often combined with adjectives that describe the investment strategy, e.g. 'private Anleger' (private investors), 'institutionelle Anleger' (institutional investors), or 'risikofreudige Anleger' (risk-taking investors).
Vorsichtige Anleger bevorzugen sichere Investitionen.
Cautious investors prefer safe investments.
When the place is meant, the typical prepositions are 'an' (for position) and 'von' (for departure). You wait 'am Anleger' (at the pier), or the ship departs 'vom Anleger' (from the pier).
Das Ausflugsboot fährt pünktlich vom Anleger ab.
The excursion boat departs from the pier on time.
investor
Investor and Anleger can both refer to people or institutions that invest money in order to make a profit. Anleger emphasizes investing money in general, while Investor often suggests a professional or actively entrepreneurial provider of capital. For securities, Anleger is usually the neutral choice; for a project that the investor actively supports, Investor often sounds more appropriate.
Der Anleger verteilte sein Geld auf mehrere Wertpapiere.
The investor spread his money across several securities.
Der Investor stellte dem jungen Unternehmen zusätzlich sein Fachwissen zur Verfügung.
The investor also provided the young company with his expertise.
