The article discusses the theoretical foundations of the functioning and development of the investment
market. The investment market is part of the sphere of economic relations for the regulation, sale and purchase of
investment resources. The purpose of the functioning of the investment market is to invest the necessary resources in a
rational payback time with minimal costs.
The main components of the investment market are investment demand and investment supply. Investment
demand, in turn, is determined by the influence of macro- and microeconomic factors. And the investment offer is
influenced by factors such as the price of the investment product, the rate of return, costs, technology, tax policy and the
level of competition.
The activity of the investment market is determined by its conjuncture. The stages of cyclical development
characteristic of the investment market conjuncture are given. At the same time, the characteristics of development
corresponding to each stage are indicated. The structure of the investment market is diverse. In this regard, the signs of
investment classification are considered.