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What Is "Hot Money"?
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“Hot Money” refers to portfolio investment or short term
capital investment under the Capital Account in the Balance of
Payment. Short term capital investment generally refers to the
purchase of stocks and bonds, as well as money deposits which
are consider relatively liquid and stay in the country on a short
term basis. This short term investment is also known as “hot
money”. Hot money is unwarranted because of its short term
nature that can cause great fluctuations in the local stock
market.  
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