Large organizations that invest money on behalf of others, such as pension funds, insurance companies, mutual funds, and endowments. These investors typically have significant capital and professional investment management expertise.
Compound from 'institutional' (from Latin institutum, meaning established practice) and 'investor' (from Latin investire, meaning to clothe or surround). Term gained prominence in the 1960s as large organizations became dominant players in securities markets.
Institutional investors control over 70% of U.S. stock market value, meaning your retirement fund probably has more market influence than most billionaire individuals - they're the true titans moving markets behind the scenes!
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