This guide is intended for anyone starting on their investment journey and who may be looking for information on the different types of investment options available to them. A chapter has been dedicated to various types of investment; providing historical context, key terms, how profit is made, pros and cons, and how to get started.
The intention is to provide enough information for you to get acquainted with different types of investment; so that you can either go on to further explore those that interest you or to take real steps to actually start investing. The amount of capital you have, your risk appetite, desire for learning, and your personal situation will determine which path you follow.
The final chapter provides a useful summary and comparison table so you can see what may be most applicable for you. Indeed, you may start there in order to decide which chapter you read first.
The forms of investment discussed are:
- Stocks / Shares
- Options
- Futures
- Cryptocurrency
- Forex
- Real Estate
- Bonds
- Funds
- Precious Metals
- Collectibles