The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign state in Europe.lthough the United Kingdom, as a sovereign state, is a country, England, Scotland, Wales, and to a lesser degree, Northern Ireland, are also regarded as countries, though they are not sovereign states. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have devolved self-government.
DEFINITION of 'Investment'. An asset or item that is purchased with the hope that it will generate income or appreciate in the future.
Understand the kind of product you are buying. An investment, such as a mutual fund, exchange-traded fund or annuity, is a product that has been developed and packaged by a company. That doesnât necessarily mean itâs wrong for you, but it does mean you should do some detective work to sniff out the fee structures.