Investing
Investment Purchases
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate a strategy to earn interest on excess cash, while a decrease may suggest a need for cash for operations or debt repayment.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the cash outflow for the purchase of marketable securities, such as stocks, bonds, or other financi...
Peer comparison
Standard for large-cap companies with significant cash reserves; peers manage these portfolios to balance liquidity needs with yield generation.
Metric ID:
purchases_of_investmentsHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $212.00M | $100.00M | $0.00 | $250.00K | $250.00K | $250.00K | $250.00K | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| QoQ Change | — | -52.8% | -100.0% | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -100.0% | — | — |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -99.9% | -99.8% | — | -100.0% | -100.0% | — |
Range$0.00 – $212.00M
CAGR-100.0%
Avg YoY Growth-99.9%
Median YoY Growth-99.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MKS Instruments's investment purchases?
- MKS Instruments (MKSI) reported investment purchases of $0.00 in Q4 2024.
- What does investment purchases mean?
- Cash used to buy financial assets or securities.