Determination of where, when, how, and how much
capital to spend and/or
debt to acquire in the pursuit of making a
profit. An investment decision is often reached between an
investor and his/her
investment advisors. Depending on the type of
brokerage account an investor has,
investment managers may or may not have tremendous leeway in making decisions without consulting the investor himself/herself. Factors contributing to an investment decision include, but are not limited to: capital on hand, projects or opportunities available, general market conditions, and a specific
investment strategy.