Saturday 19 May 2012

How To Decide From Different Finance Products For Investing

By Gnifrus Urquart


Different finance products can be a challenge to for even the experienced investor. One has to choose the right item which can be picked by age category, industry, interest rate, and for short term or long term needs. If you like a conservative investment you might prefer annuities, certificates of deposit or money market funds. For those that like higher returns often choose stocks or bonds.

Stock ownership can be short term or long term. You can hold penny stock which are a few cents, or blue chick stocks which are companies that have been around for a long time and are considered to have a stable growth rate. Emerging innovators will have a better growth rate due to a new invention or new streamlined approach. They can reward ownership with capital gains or dividends.

Bonds are the opposite of stocks. Instead of being an owner you loan money to a company to allow them to use it within the business. You make money based upon the interest rate that is offered. If the company has a good credit rating it is seen as secure and a high chance of being repaid. If the company has a poor bond rating the risk of being repaid is low and the interest rate may be very high to entice investors.

Annuities are often provided by insurance companies in competition with banks. Most are very conservative and have a lower interest rate than stocks or bonds. Most use compound interest and are tax deferred. If you choose to take money out prior to retirement age there is a penalty fee and taxes are incurred.

Certificates of deposit are also known as CDs. They are easier to get and are low risk. You are only penalized if you decide to withdraw your money prior to the maturity date. Most maturity dates can last from three months to five years or longer. You will need to keep a copy of the documentation for reimbursement.

Options are seen as an elusive investment. It is generally not practiced by the general public. They often come with high risks. But should you be successful you rate of return is extremely high. Most people will not deal with this as they do not understand it.

The range of different finance products are endless. New items are constantly being created. You will need to ensure that you understand each one prior to investing any funds for your own protection. There are risks and rewards that can be given for the various choices that you make when you decide to invest across various investment vehicles.




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