Investing Basics

Limited Partner (LP)

Definition

An investor who contributes capital to a partnership but has limited liability and is not involved in the day-to-day operations.

Use Case

A high-net-worth individual becomes a limited partner in a real estate fund, contributing capital but not involved in managing the investments.

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