Wednesday, August 20, 2014

How To Pick The Best Investment Plan

By Jamal D White


When you are looking to invest, the best approach would probably not be the one size fits all. Not all the investment options out there are compatible with everyone. Everyone has their own set of personal situations and goals in terms of individual savings. Only when you take a closer look at these circumstances can you be able to answer amicably what your best investment plan is.

The amount of money you have to invest is probably the first thing you need to consider. You might be looking to invest a lump sum, or make regular monthly investments, and as such it could either be a short or long term investment. Such assets as corporate bonds require a large investment, and others, such as cash ISA are flexible and can work with both regular and large investment.

You also need to consider when in the future you are going to need your capital. If you need access to your capital at a specific date in the future, some certain investment products that have a limited length of time might not work for you. Such investments as shares, cannot be considered for short term investment because of their nature to fluctuate on the short term.

Everyone invests for different reasons based on how he or she is willing to risk his or her capital. For someone who is investing to get funds to fund college education, they would probably want to settle for an investment option that has a low risk level. However, if you are investing to get money for something like going on holiday, you may probably feel comfortable investing in a high risk investment option.

The choice of earning a regular income from your investment will also influence your investment option. The most popular investment option for earning an income is the pension. Some other options that could provide a regular income include corporate bond funds, or annuities. You could also opt for a buy to let property that could provide you with a rental income.

Your age is also a major determinant. A younger person who is in their thirties is more likely to go for a long term and higher risk investment option than an elder person closing in to their retirement. A person nearing retirement would more often than not go for a short term and lower risk investment.

If you are a parent and have children that are financially dependent on you, then you will be more cautious with your investment than a single person who has no dependants, and therefore more likely to go for a low or medium risk, and ultimately go for a short term investment. It is important that you consider your personal circumstances, as they can determine your investment option before making a commitment. This will ensure that you make an informed investing decision.

If you have other investments on the side, and you feel you are financially secure, then you are more likely to go for a higher risk in your next investment. But if this is the first time you are investing, then your decision might be more conservative. Whatever your decision is, be sure that you are comfortable with where you invest your money.




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