robo-advisor

noun

An automated investment manager.

Meanings

nounrobo-advisor (plural robo-advisors)

plural robo-advisors · alternative robo-adviser · alternative roboadviser · alternative roboadvisor · alternative robo advisor

  1. neologismbusinessAn automated investment manager.

    He suggested using Betterment, a roboadviser that automates the investing process with long-term portfolios.

    2021 April 28, Tara Siegel Bernard, “Trading Stock Tips on TikTok, Newbies Are Deeply Invested in Learning”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
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    The flow of funds into robo-adviser accounts is expected to accelerate because of new federal regulations, which require all financial professionals to put their customers’ interests first, at least when providing advice on their tax-advantaged retirement accounts.

    2016 April 29, Tara Siegel Bernard, “The Pros and Cons of Using a Robot as an Investment Adviser”, in The New York Times, →ISSN

Origin

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APA

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Chicago

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