Understanding Investments
Understanding investments
Preparing for retirement requires careful planning and continuous efforts to increase financial literacy. But growing one’s retirement nest egg requires more effort and skills than simply stashing money in a typical deposit account for decades or buying whatever is popular in the Australian share market.
One of the most effective ways for an individual to expedite their money’s growth and soften the impact of inflation is to set up investments according to their retirement objectives. To do that, however, they have to understand their investments, make informed decisions and follow a smart strategy designed for their specific goals.
Investors should also keep in mind that portfolio diversification is important because the movement of economies and markets affect the growth of investment assets. The best investment strategy in the share market is to have a balanced and diversified portfolio of assets.
The best investment strategy in the share market is to have a balanced and diversified portfolio of assets.
INVESTING & SHARES
There are many assets to choose from in the investment market and each one has its strengths and weaknesses. Shares are among the most popular growth assets to invest in, but it also carries greater exposure to risk if the investor doesn’t know what they’re doing.
Investing in one’s own financial literacy helps investors learn how to invest in the share market. The following guides from Nest Egg helps beginner investors learn the basics of shares, bonds and virtual currencies, as well as how to invest in the share market and what circumstances and attitudes they should consider and abandon when investing.
Share market - basics for beginners
What are the different types of shares?
Difference between stocks and bonds
How does investing in bonds work
Common investing myths debunked
The ideal asset base for you, based on your risk appetite
