German NOUN B2 Rank 3240

der Investor

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Investor vs Anleger

investor / pier

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.

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Investor

Der Investor stellte dem jungen Unternehmen zusätzlich sein Fachwissen zur Verfügung.

The investor also provided the young company with his expertise.

Anleger

Der Anleger verteilte sein Geld auf mehrere Wertpapiere.

The investor spread his money across several securities.

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