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One of the most vital things to consider before making any financial investment is the level of risk you are willing to undertake. Different types of investment will carry different levels of risk and it is of paramount importance that you know what these investment risks are.

Some of the main types of investment are:

Cash

Fixed Interes

t Investments

Shares

Cash

This is by far the safest way to invest your money. Banks and Building Societies provide the most secure home for your money although it has to be said that recent events in world banking have shown that even here, there is some level of risk. The downside of putting your money in a bank or building society is that the rewards are not as fantastic as with other methods of investing.

Having said that, if you are prepared to tie up your money for a reasonable period, a number of years say, then it is possible to earn a reasonable level of interest from your deposits.

Fixed Interest Investments

There are two chief investment opportunities here, one is Gilts or Government Bonds and the other is what are termed Corporate Bonds. Gilts, or Government Bonds are in effect a way of lending money to the government whilst with a Corporate Bond you are lending your money to a company. You will then receive interest and your money back at a defined time.

Gilts tend to be the safer option as by and large, governments are more secure. With a Corporate Bond, if the company you invest in runs into distress then your money could be at risk.

Bonds and Gilts can be bought through an Investment Fund or Individually. If you do buy through an investment fund it is possible for the value of your investment to fall as well as rise, because of this, it should be considered to be a medium to longer term investment.

Shares

Purchasing shares as an investment carries with it a greater risk as well as the possibility to make larger profits. There are numerous methods available for purchasing shares such as:

Individual Share Buy

Unit Trust Share Buy

Share Investment Trust

Unit Trusts or Share Investment Trusts can be bought through an Independent Financial Advisor, Fund manager or Broker.

Unless you are particularly wealthy, the safest way to invest in shares is through what is termed a collective investment fund. These types of fund will enable you to invest relatively small amounts of money across a wide range of companies thereby spreading your risk.

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