Question

define investments and foreign investments​

Answer 1

An investment is an asset or item acquired with the goal of generating income or appreciation. ... For example, an investor may purchase a monetary asset now with the idea that the asset will provide income in the future or will later be sold at a higher price for a profit.

And

A foreign direct investment is an investment in the form of a controlling ownership in a business in one country by an entity based in another country. It is thus distinguished from a foreign portfolio investment by a notion of direct control.

Answer 2

Investment in the process of using the savings for buying short-term and long-term assets.

Explanation:

• Investment is the process of using the available surplus amount of money for buying different types of assets.
• Foreign investment refers to the investment in assets which are located in another country or other lands.
• Examples of investments include buying shares of an Indian company or buying land.
• Examples of foreign investment include buying shares of a multinational company or buying land in another country.