Investment by purchasing stocks rather than physical assets is known as which of the following?
A)Direct foreign investment
B)Global capital mobility
C)International market acquisition
D)Cross-border portfolio investment

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Investment in stocks rather than physical assets, especially when it involves buying stocks of companies in other countries, is known as cross-border portfolio investment. This type of investment does not involve direct control of the companies in which the investment is made, distinguishing it from direct foreign investment, which involves acquiring a controlling interest in a foreign company.

Investment by Purchasing Stocks Rather Than Physical Assets Is Known