| A | B |
|---|
| Direct Investment | Holds legal title to the property he or she has purchased. |
| Commercial Property | Land and buildings that produce lease, or rental, income. |
| Indirect Investment | One in which a person known as a trustee is appointed to hold legal title to the property on behalf of an investor or group of investors. |
| Syndicate | A temporary association of individuals or business firms organized to perform a task that requires a large amount of funds. |
| Participation Certificate | An investment in a group of mortgages that have been purchased by a government agency. |
| Financial Leverage | The borrowed funds for investment purposes. |
| Precious Metals | Such valualble ores as gold, platinum, and silver. |
| Precious Gems | Rough mineral deposits that are dug from the earth by miners and then cut and shaped into brilliant jewels. |
| Collectibles | Rare coins, works of art, antiques, stamps, rare books, comic books, and other items that appeal to collectors. |
