Divestment is the opposite of investment.
DEFINITION of 'Divestment'. The process of selling an asset. Also known as divestiture, it is made for either financial or social goals. Divestment is the opposite of investment. Next Up. Refers to the sale of an asset for financial, legal or personal reasons. For corporations, divestment can refer to a company selling off a portion of its assets, such as a subsidiary, to raise capital or to focus the business on a smaller core of goods and services. divest (someone or something) of (something) : to take (something) away from (someone or something else) : to cause (someone or something) to lose or give up (something). — often used as (be) divested. The document does not divest her of her right to use the property. Full Definition of DIVEST. transitive verb. 1. a: to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title b: to undress or strip especially of clothing, ornament, or equipment c: rid, free. 2. : to take away from a person. — di·vest·ment \-ˈves(t)-mənt\ noun. The term divestment is more appropriate however in the following contexts: 1) A change in corporate strategy-a firm might say that they are divesting a particular subsidiary to focus on their core business. 2) Social goals-there are many political reasons why investors might reduce investments.
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