World Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad

Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad: $16.22 trillion (31 December 2008 est.)
$15.43 trillion (31 December 2007 est.)
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Definition: This entry gives the cumulative US
dollar value of all investments in foreign countries made directly by residents - primarily companies - of the home country, as of the end of the time period indicated. Direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009

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