what's the best way to invest money?

Question

I know it's a vague question, but let's say you had £5,000 and wanted to know the best way of investing money to:

a) see a quick return
b) have a safe invetsment
c) see the greatest return

i know that no one method can satisfy all three of these points, but it would be interesting to know if anyone has had any positive / negitive experiences investing money.

Answer 1

There is no such thing as "the best way to invest"; there are only ways that are more or less apropriate for your age, family status, wealth level, and financial goals.

Generally, the safest investments are the national government's bonds (in the UK, if memory serves, they are called gilts). The greatest return in the long run (30+ years) is usually achieved by investing in stocks. It is usually advisable to maintain a mix of stocks and bonds (not just government, but corporate as well), with percentage allocated to stocks gradually declining over time.

Answer 2

For a quick return daytrade.
For a safe investment go to your local bank.
For the greatest return go to a Hedge Fund.

Answer 3

Always protect your principal/capital, losing capital, you have nothing to invest with. before decide to buy anything, do some research. A lot of good places research for free. I have a positive experience investing money. Must read "Traders Almanac by JEFF HIRSCH"
For example, you had 10000, you lost 5000, that means you lost 50% of your value, if you want to make it back 10000, you had to make 100% in return to get back original amount. ALWAYS LOOK OUT FOR ECONOMY,TECHNICAL ANALYIS,FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS,SENTIMENT ANALYSIS,MARKET CYCLE
You should learn to invest the right way. the knowlegde you get will servve you the long way.

Yes you could learn invest by yourself. it is your money, you should know how to do with it. for starter check this site out.

http://www.pathtoinvesting.org/index_fla...
http://www.stockcharts.com
http://www.streettalklive.com>... university. a lot amount of information. It will serve you well
I accumulate in good amount in 401k at the young age.I could share with you. when consider invest in stock market. you should consider basic 3 things:

fundamental analysis==(economic data,finincial health, management, business model, competetion)>>what to buy

technical analysis==(chart+indicator)>> when to buy

Sentiment/schycho analysis==>>mood of investor, Contrarian point of view.
Market cycle===>> check out book Trader Almanac by jeff hirsch will give you inside stuff
When you combine 3 thing, It is one of the powerful knowledge goinh with you for the rest of your live

At the age of 32. my 401k is amassed 73,000.00 and 30000.00 in taxble account. by follow simple rule

Answer 4

read tips on investing and stocks that will help you more on this site

Answer 5

Send it to my account