Although Liberty's investment in cable could ultimately prove successful, it has yet to pay off.

Those investments, though, failed to pay off for Disney and proved to be money losers.

This investment proved very profitable, and he was soon able to open several other stores in Winnipeg.

The new investment proved to be a success, opening up the path for a national theatre scene.

The investment proved worthwhile, however, since the success of the play was spectacular.

But these investments could prove the biggest gamble of his Presidency.

If the founders can build a viable business model the investment could prove to be a savvy one.

But these investments could prove a big gamble, since the public may not see the benefits for years - if ever.

We must look at when and where investment has proved successful over the past six or eight years.

However, he said, given enough time, the investment in First Nationwide might prove attractive.