2006-06-27 06:34:47 · 6 answers · asked by fwd 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
In the uk, i'd suggest premium bonds.
2006-06-27 06:39:42 · answer #1 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general the more risk you take the better the performance *might* be.
That said one thing you can do is a mix.
Suppose you have 500 dollars.
Put 400 into CDs. One can get about 4%/year on those. So in five years the 400 dollars will grow to 500 dollars. This guarantees your capital.
Put the other 100 dollars into a stock index fund, or better buy an index tracker. After five years this investment will have made *on average* 7%/year. It could be much less, or much more, this is the joker part of your investment. In practice you will have something between 75 and 175 dollars.
So after five years the 500 dollar will have grown into something between 575 and 675 dollars.
If you want more risk, change the 80-20 mix to 60-40 or 50-50.
Your capital is no longer guaranteed, but your chances to gain more increase.
2006-06-27 14:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by cordefr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a bank account? Maybe an ISA. Its not enough to invest in shares or a business really. Plus they are risky investments. What about premium bonds (that we have in the UK)?
2006-06-27 06:40:01 · answer #3 · answered by AngelWings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a Casino
2006-06-27 08:56:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
arbitrage sports investment, no loss possible.
2006-06-27 06:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
place your bet on brazil (wins the final)
2006-06-27 06:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋