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Business Definition for: Aim

  • Alternative Investment Market: the London market trading in stocks of emerging or small companies not eligible for listing on the London Stock Exchange. It replaced the Unlisted Securities Market (USM) in 1995.
  • see Objective

Wiktionary Definition for: Aim

  • The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
  • The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
  • Intention; purpose; design; scheme.
  • AIM; AOL instant messenger Instant Messenger.
  • To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target.
  • To direct the indention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well.
  • To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice).

Additional Resources

AIM Investments Announces Launch of Allocation Solutions; AIM Short Term Bond Fund Adds A Shares; R & I Shares Expanded
Business Editors HOUSTON--BUSINESS WIRE--April 30, 2004 AIM Investments announced today the launch of AIM Allocation SolutionsSM, a group of three funds that offers a simplified approach to achieving asset allocation and diversification. The three multi-fund portfolios -- AIM Conservative Allocation Fund, AIM Moderate Allocation Fund, and AIM...
Tags: allocation, bond, Company, Invesco, investment
Research articles 2004-04-30
Invesco Aim Announces Reopening of AIM Real Estate Fund, Extends Reopening of AIM High Income Municipal Fund
HOUSTON -- Invesco Aim announced today that Invesco Aim Advisors, Inc. has approved the reopening of AIM Real Estate Fund and the extension of the reopening of AIM High Income Municipal Fund. AIM Real Estate Fund, which went into limited offering in April 2005 and has approximately $1.15 billion...
Tags: Benefits, FINANCE, income, Invesco, Investment
Research articles 2008-06-20
AIM Investments Announces Availability of Regulatory Update for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund Shareholders
HOUSTON -- AIM Investments announced today that a regulatory update for shareholders of AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:RRE), AIM's closed-end real estate fund, is now available upon request. A I M Advisors, Inc. ("AIM") serves as the investment advisor to AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund ("ASREIF")...
Tags: Benefits, Invesco, Litigation, shareholder
Research articles 2004-10-12
AIM Investments® Announces Management Change on AIM Trimark Endeavor Fund
HOUSTON -- AIM Investments announced today that Clayton Zacharias has been named lead portfolio manager of AIM Trimark Endeavor Fund. Mr. Zacharias replaces Geoff MacDonald, who has announced his intention to leave AIM Trimark Investments, the fund's sub-advisor. AIM Investments and AIM Trimark Investments are part of INVESCO PLC....
Tags: Benefits, FINANCE, Invesco, Investment
Research articles 2007-08-22
EPA Registers FMC's Aim Herbicide.(Brief Article)
FMC CORPORATION has received Environ mental Protection Agency registration for its Aim brand post-emergence corn herbicide. Aim is the first reduced-risk herbicide to be registered by EPA, according to FMC. Aim contains the active ingredient FMC CORPORATION...
Tags: corn, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research articles 1998-10-05
AIM Global Aggressive Growth Fund Being Renamed AIM Global Small and Mid Cap Growth Fund
HOUSTON -- AIM Investments announced today that AIM Global Aggressive Growth Fund will be renamed AIM Global Small and Mid Cap Growth Fund, effective May 1, 2008. The fund's name is being changed to more accurately reflect its investment process and holdings. About AIM Investments AIM Investments...
Tags: Benefits, FINANCE, Invesco, Investment
Research articles 2008-02-19
AIM Investments Becomes Invesco Aim
HOUSTON -- AIM Investments today was renamed Invesco Aim as part of a broader brand strategy used by parent firm Invesco to emphasize the combination of Invesco's global resources and Aim's tradition of delivering quality investment products to the U.S. marketplace. Invesco Aim's new identity also includes a new...
Tags: Benefits, Branding, FINANCE, Invesco, Investment, MARKETING
Research articles 2008-03-31
Invesco Aim Announces Reopening of AIM International Small Company Fund
HOUSTON -- Invesco Aim announced today that Invesco Aim Advisors, Inc. has approved the reopening of AIM International Small Company Fund. AIM International Small Company Fund, which went into limited offering in March 2005 and has approximately $317 million in assets under management, will reopen to all investors commencing...
Tags: Benefits, FINANCE, Invesco, Investment
Research articles 2008-10-20
AIM Hires Cooper as Director of Retirement Marketing
Business Editors HOUSTON--BUSINESS WIRE--April 20, 2000 A I M Distributors, Inc., the retail marketing subsidiary of AIM Management Group Inc. AIM, has announced that John S. Cooper has joined AIM as first vice president and director of AIM's Retirement Marketing Division. As director of Retirement Marketing, Cooper will...
Tags: Benefits, Cooper, FINANCE, Investment, MARKETING
Research articles 2000-04-20
Growth with lower volatility - AIM Funds' Craig A. Smith - Brief Article
AIM Funds' Craig A. Smith uses earnings as the key to long-term positive returns Maintaining discipline during good times and bad is what Craig A. Smith, vice president and senior portfolio manager for Houston-based AIM Funds, says leads to superior returns over the long term. Smith is one of...
Tags: earnings, FINANCE, Investment, Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., NYSE Euronext, stock, volatility
Research articles 2001-11-01
AIM Investments Announces Availability of April Portfolio Information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund; New Feature Shows Use of Leverage in the Fund
Business Editors HOUSTON--BUSINESS WIRE--May 18, 2004 AIM InvestmentsSM announced today that April portfolio information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:RRE), AIM's closed-end real estate fund, is now available upon request and includes a new feature to help investors better evaluate the fund. Beginning with the...
Tags: Benefits, Company, Invesco
Research articles 2004-05-18
AIM Investments Announces Availability of June Portfolio Information For AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund
HOUSTON -- AIM Investments announced today that June portfolio information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:RRE), AIM's closed-end real estate fund, is now available upon request. Fund information may be obtained by accessing www.aiminvestments.com/reit, by calling 800-959-4246 or by writing to A I M Management Group Inc.,...
Tags: Company, Invesco, investment
Research articles 2004-07-16
AIM Investments Announces Availability of July Portfolio Information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund
HOUSTON -- AIM InvestmentsSM announced today that July portfolio information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:RRE), AIM's closed-end real estate fund, is now available upon request. Fund information may be obtained by accessing www.aiminvestments.com/reit, by calling 800-959-4246 or by writing to A I M Management Group Inc.,...
Tags: Benefits, Company, Invesco
Research articles 2004-08-16
AIM Investments Announces Changes to Management Team of AIM Small Cap Equity Fund
HOUSTON -- AIM Investments announced today changes to the management team of AIM Small Cap Equity Fund. Effective Sept. 1, 2004, the management team of the fund becomes Juliet S. Ellis lead and Juan R. Hartsfield, assisted by AIM's Small Cap Core/Growth Team. The team replaces Paul Rasplicka and...
Tags: Benefits, equity, FINANCE, Invesco, Investment, team
Research articles 2004-09-01
AIM Investments Announces Availability of September Portfolio Information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund
HOUSTON -- AIM Investments SMannounced today that September portfolio information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:RRE), AIM's closed-end real estate fund, is now available upon request. Fund information may be obtained by accessing www.aiminvestments.com/rre, by calling 800-959-4246 or by writing to A I M Management Group Inc.,...
Tags: Benefits, Invesco
Research articles 2004-10-15
AIM Investments Announces Availability of October Portfolio Information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund
HOUSTON -- AIM Investments announced today that October portfolio information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:RRE), AIM's closed-end real estate fund, is now available upon request. Fund information may be obtained by accessing www.aiminvestments.com/rre, by calling 800-959-4246 or by writing to A I M Management Group...
Tags: Benefits, Invesco
Research articles 2004-11-15
AIM Investments Announces Availability of November Portfolio Information For AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund
HOUSTON -- AIM Investments announced today that November portfolio information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:RRE), AIM's closed-end real estate fund, is now available upon request. Fund information may be obtained by accessing www.aiminvestments.com/rre, by calling 800-959-4246 or by writing to A I M Management Group Inc.,...
Tags: Benefits, Invesco
Research articles 2004-12-15
AIM Investments Announces Availability of December Portfolio Information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund
HOUSTON -- AIM Investments announced today that December portfolio information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:RRE), AIM's closed-end real estate fund, is now available upon request. Fund information may be obtained by accessing www.aiminvestments.com/rre, by calling 800-959-4246 or by writing to A I M Management Group Inc.,...
Tags: Invesco, investment
Research articles 2005-01-18
AIM Investments Announces Availability of February Portfolio Information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund
HOUSTON -- AIM Investments announced today that February portfolio information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:RRE), AIM's closed-end real estate fund, is now available upon request. Fund information may be obtained by accessing www.aiminvestments.com/rre, by calling 800-959-4246 or by writing to A I M Management Group Inc.,...
Tags: investment
Research articles 2005-03-16
AIM Investments Announces Availability of March Portfolio Information For AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund
HOUSTON -- AIM InvestmentsR announced today that March portfolio information for AIM Select Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:RRE), AIM's closed-end real estate fund, is now available upon request. Fund information may be obtained by accessing www.aiminvestments.com/rre, by calling 800-959-4246 or by writing to A I M Management Group Inc.,...
Tags: investment
Research articles 2005-04-18
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