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Originally Posted by woj
That's a VERY broad definition... almost pointless definition (??)... pretty much ANY activity one does fits that definition...
learning a new skill = investment, as is buying food (you "invest" an hour or 2 of your time + a few bucks, to go to a grocery store, to buy food, so you get benefit of not being hungry any more), even bullshitting on gfy is an investment (benefit = entertainment), or going out to drink on Saturday night (benefit = maybe you'll get laid?)
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The difference and line drawn here is the concept of tangible transfer. None of the things you just listed have the tangibility of being transferred - or at least, they are not purchased with the idea that they'll give you money in the future in and of themselves, be it through dividends or an increase in value.
Everything that aka123 quoted and replied to can be considered vehicles primarily for investment. As in, they have the ability to be traded and are often done so for the purposes of securing a varied portfolio of investment and monetary safety.
I think the second definition provided is a more suitable one, and really drives home the point that Barry-xlovecam said was a little silly.