Which of the following does not qualify as foreign direct investment?

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Building a new automobile manufacturing facility in a foreign countryBuying an existing steel factory located abroadAcquiring bonds or shares issued by a foreign textile corporationEstablishing a fully owned subsidiary company in another country

Explanation

Foreign direct investment involves establishing or acquiring physical business assets abroad, such as constructing new plants, purchasing existing factories, or setting up wholly owned subsidiaries. However, buying financial instruments like bonds or stocks issued by foreign companies does not constitute foreign direct investment.