Definition

A pot of money managed by people who really hope their investment choices don't make headlines for all the wrong reasons. It's like a piggy bank, but with institutional authority and quarterly performance anxiety.

Example Usage

She invested her retirement savings in a mutual fund.

Source: Merriam-Webster Financial Dictionary

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