Abraham van Ketwich
Abraham van Ketwich was a Dutch merchant who is credited with creating the world's first investment fund in 1774, called 'Eendragt Maakt Magt' (Unity Makes Strength), allowing small investors to diversify their portfolios and invest in various bonds and loans.
Born on Apr 19, 1743 (282 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,923 | $110,000 | 59$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,459,642 | 2,923 | $110,000 | 59$ |
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Slovakia:
Abraham van Ketwich is considered the founder of investment funds.
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Switzerland:
Abraham van Ketwich invited investors to buy shares in his investment fund, the first of its kind in history.
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