This document defines investors and outlines key aspects of investing in securities. It discusses the meaning and features of investors, major types of investors like investment banks and mutual funds, safeguards for investors, guidelines for investors, and the process for resolving investor grievances. Investors are defined as individuals who purchase company shares for the long term with a belief in the company's future prospects. The document outlines considerations like broker selection, formal agreements, and ensuring settlement delivery. It provides dos and don'ts for investors and describes the multi-step grievance resolution process.