Investor vs. Shareholder — What's the Difference?

An investor is a person that allocates capital with the expectation of a future financial return (profit) or to gain an advantage (interest). Through this allocated capital most of the time the investor purchases some species of property.

A shareholder (also known as stockholder) is an individual or institution (including a corporation) that legally owns one or more shares of the share capital of a public or private corporation. Shareholders may be referred to as members of a corporation.

A person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit

One that owns a share or shares of a company or investment fund. Also called shareowner.

To commit (money or capital) in order to gain a financial return

One who owns shares of stock in a corporation.

To spend or devote for future advantage or benefit

One who holds or owns a share or shares in a joint fund or property.

To devote morally or psychologically, as to a purpose; commit

Someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation

To endow with authority or power

To install in office with ceremony

To provide with an enveloping or pervasive quality

To clothe; adorn.

To cover completely; envelop.

To surround with troops or ships; besiege.

To make investments or an investment

To purchase with the expectation of benefit

A person who invests money in order to make a profit.

One who invests.

Someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns