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. It is a passive investment where the investor does not have control or influence over the company's management. This is different from foreign direct investment, where the investor acquires a larger percentage of ownership and has control over the management of the company.

The Purchase of Less Than 10 Percent of the Shares