The purchase of less than 10 percent of the shares of ownership in a company in another country is known as

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The purchase of less than 10 percent of the shares of ownership in a company in another country is known as portfolio investment, where investors buy small portions of a company's stock in order to diversify their portfolio and gain exposure to international markets. It is different from foreign direct investment (FDI) which involves a larger share of ownership and control of the foreign company.

The Purchase of Less Than 10 Percent of the Shares