Buffett started out as a newspaper boy and saved. He set aside every dollar he could save. He bought almost nothing for himself, because he had never seen the money that he would willingly spend. He always saw the amount that would turn into a fortune in the future. He didn't buy himself a car. Not because of the $ 10,000 that he was worth, but because of the amount that $ 10,000 will turn into in twenty years.

Also Werner von Siemens, Robert Bosch, Ferdinand Porte, Adam Opel and others were thrifty, economical and economical. They all spent less money than they earned. And invested the saved money wisely. Of course, it's not just economy that creates wealthy and legendary people. You also need to wisely dispose of the saved state. But, if there is no money that would work for you, then there is nothing to dispose of.

Summing up the chapter, I will repeat myself. Investing will take time and money. Over time, everything is simple: start investing as early as possible, and the amount is not important here. But with money it is more difficult: you will have to start saving and, if possible, search for additional sources of income. I think this is not such a big price to pay for not working "for an uncle" in the future for a meager salary.

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Greetings to regular readers of our blog and to those who came to "HeatherBeaver" for the first time! Investing specialist Denis Kuderin is in touch.

Let's talk about profitable investments. In the new material, we will consider the most important financial issue - where to invest for novice investors.

The article will be useful to everyone who wants to start earning on their own and is interested in current investment areas.

And now - in detail and in detail on each item. Forward!

1. Why is investing profitable?

It is quite possible to receive real money with minimal labor costs. This way of earning is called "passive income" - all entrepreneurs, merchants and moneymakers (people who make money through the Internet) ultimately strive for it.

Our site has a detailed and useful article on what it is and how it works.

One of the options for creating passive income is investing in profitable areas. A successful investment of funds guarantees in the future the realization of the main dream of every reasonable person - to spend his time at his own discretion.

A successful investment will save you the hassle of going to work every day and spending your life earning a livelihood. Your money will work for you, and you will receive regular and stable profit from it.

At this point, some readers will probably grin skeptically. Well, skepticism is an understandable quality of character of the inhabitants of countries with unstable economies and politics.

However, I advise you to put your doubts aside and openly look at new perspectives. People who constantly doubt their abilities will never break out of the vicious circle of lack of money and the clutches of hard hired labor.

Now for the key question - why do some people get richer while others remain poor? Do you think it's all about increased performance, innate talents and brilliant commercial ideas?

Not at all. It's just that some people know how to competently manage their own assets, while others do not know how. The starting data for all people is approximately the same, but the attitude towards material and spiritual resources is radically different.

Conclusion: assets must be skillfully directed, that is, invested. The foregoing applies not only to finance, but also to everything else - intelligence, energy, free time.

Smart and profitable investments are:

• income that does not depend on labor costs;
• stability and confidence in the future;
• availability of free time for hobbies, travel and other pleasant things;
• Financial independence.

Having made the right investments, you will forget about the principle of "work - eat". Not that you have to lie on the couch around the clock and spit at the ceiling: you still have to think, reckon and take risks.

However, such a risk will in any case give a positive result - you will either acquire a stable income (first additional, and then, possibly, permanent), or you will gain invaluable experience for the future.

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2. Where to invest to make a profit - 7 profitable ways to invest for a beginner

All advanced citizens strive to earn passive income as early as possible. Should you wait for retirement to live your life? I am sure the majority will answer in the negative.

So, the main goal of investing is financial freedom. How can we achieve this goal with minimal material and moral losses? To do this, you need to invest funds competently, accurately and efficiently.

We have collected 7 of the most reliable ways to invest money. The risks of such deposits are minimal, but this does not mean that they do not exist at all.

When choosing a direction for investing assets, be guided by the main investment rule - use for your own purposes only "free" money, that is, those that are not intended for food, study, payment of current bills.

Method 1. Gold

Investments in precious metals (gold, platinum, palladium, silver) bring people profit from the moment commodity-money relations emerge.

Valuable metals do not corrode, and their number on the planet is limited. Therefore, until gold is learned to extract from lead, its price will grow steadily. At the same time, the state of the economy has little effect on the cost of ingots.

Example

Statistics show that over the past 10 years, the price of gold in the Russian Federation has increased by about 6 times. The experts do not observe the preconditions that the upward trend in value will change in the near future.

There are several options for investing in precious metals:

• purchase of ingots;
• buying coins;
• investing in shares of gold mining enterprises;
• opening a "gold" deposit in the bank.

The first option is the simplest and most reliable, but it is designed for a long time. It will not work to get tangible profit from a deposit for a year or even two.

If you need a quick payback, it is better to open a "gold" deposit. At the same time, you do not need to buy any bullion - the bank simply pays you interest at the current gold rate. This is the safest method, especially if the account is insured along the way.

Method 2. Bank deposits

This is the most conservative, but quite reliable financial instrument. Another advantage of bank deposits is their availability. An adult can put money on a deposit in any locality where there are offices of financial companies.

And with the development of online offices, the need to visit financial and credit institutions disappears! You can make deposits online without leaving your home. The main thing is the presence of the Internet.

Clients receive an almost one hundred percent money back guarantee with established interest, since according to the current legislation, all deposits of individuals up to 1.4 million are subject to compulsory insurance.

However, this method of investment cannot be called super-profitable. The maximum that citizens can count on for ruble deposits is 9-10% per annum. If inflation is taken into account, the profit will be even less.

You can, of course, transfer money into foreign currency and open a deposit in euros or dollars. But the interest rate for such deposits will be significantly lower.

Conclusion: banks are a good option for long-term and large investments. If profits are needed in a shorter time frame, it is better to turn to more aggressive ways of placing funds.

Method 3. Real estate

Another popular investment tool is real estate. Apartments and houses will always be in demand, since everyone needs a roof over their heads.

Another thing is that the cost and liquidity of housing is highly dependent on both the general economic situation in the country and the situation in the regions.

In short, real estate allows you to receive 2 types of income: from rent and from sale. Renting is a typical example of passive income. The owner receives money for using the home without any labor costs - simply based on the rights of the owner.

The sale is profitable if the liquidity value of the property is higher than the purchase price. In the current economic situation, the real estate market can hardly be called a profitable financial source, since the supply for apartments exceeds demand even in Moscow, not to mention other cities of the Russian Federation.

Yet certain categories of investors continue to profit from home purchases / sales.

There are several types of such operations:

• buying an apartment under construction or even laying the foundation and selling a finished object;
• buying a home at the time of falling real estate prices and selling it in a more favorable market period;
• purchase of an apartment in disrepair, renovation at its own expense and sale at a price that covers the costs.

Real estate experts advise refraining from investing in housing during times of apparent economic downturn.

Method 4. mutual funds

Mutual Investment Funds make money by investing shareholders' funds in profitable commercial projects. Based on the results of financial transactions, participants are paid a percentage of the profit.

The founders of the fund also receive their percentage: as a result of the event, both parties to the agreement go home satisfied. The relations between depositors and managers are governed by contractual terms: they should be carefully studied by the participants before bringing their "hard-earned" money to the mutual fund.

Monetary assets are placed at the disposal of experts who are engaged in trust management. Managers are personally interested in the success of the enterprise, as they work for commissions from the profits.

Experts classify investments in mutual funds as highly liquid, since investors have the right to sell their shares at any time if their current value seems to them high enough.

Pros of mutual funds:

• availability;
• control by government agencies;
• professional asset management;
• no taxation of funds.

The profitability of the funds is determined based on the results of the established terms: the profit received is distributed among the parties to the agreement according to the shares contributed.

Sometimes the net profit ratio (scientifically called ROI) reaches 50%, which is about 5 times higher than the profitability of bank deposits. On average, the mentioned indicator is 25-30%.

Method 5. Securities

Investments in stocks, bonds and other types of securities require some preparation in the financial and economic spheres. Choosing stocks at random (according to the principle “I liked the name of the company”) and investing all their money in them is not the wisest option for people looking for long-term profits.

To earn income from stocks, you need to either understand the economy or be an experienced stock player. There is a third way - to entrust the management of your capital to professionals (brokers).

Stocks do not guarantee mandatory profits, but returns can be very high if successful. There is no profit limit here: sometimes ROI is 100% or even 1000% over several years.

Method 6. Startups

Such projects often bring good dividends, especially if you choose an innovative project wisely.

True, out of 3-5 startups, only one turns out to be really profitable, the rest either do not pay off at all, or require additional financial investments.

In our magazine there was already material about. In short, these are innovative commercial or social projects that promise to become highly profitable in the future.

It is easy to become a co-owner of a promising project today - licensed platforms operate on the network, allowing start-up owners to present their products and attract investors.

To begin with, you can make a minimum contribution of several thousand rubles in order to check how the investment mechanism works. The choice of directions in this area is practically unlimited - finance projects in your hometown, in Moscow, in Europe, in the Internet space.

Method 7. Forex

The word "Forex" has been heard, perhaps, by every civilized person. But not everyone can say what kind of animal it is. In simple terms, Forex is an international currency exchange market at free prices.

Let's take a look at all of these methods at a glance:

№	Investment method	Recommended investment terms	Advantages
1	Gold	Long-term (3-10 years)	Stable price growth
2	The property	Long-term (2-5 years)	High liquidity
3	Bank deposits	From 12 months	Reliability
4	Mutual funds	From 3 months	Professional account management
5	Stock	Not limited	Profit is not limited
6	Startups	From 6 months	Large selection of investment objects
7	Forex	Not regulated	Possibility of fast refund

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3. How to draw up and conclude an investment agreement correctly - a sample document

An investment agreement is an official document that must be drawn up in accordance with the established form.

The paper involves the investment of funds by an individual (or legal entity) in the opening of a business, purchase of equipment, construction, production and other areas that promise to bring income in the future.

The finances invested in the project can be own, state, borrowed, owned by mutual funds. After a predetermined period, depositors receive a refund with interest or benefit in another form.

Those interested can familiarize themselves with all the details.

Relationships under an investment agreement are usually long-term, so an investor, before investing funds, needs to carefully study the project, and then track the success of the existing enterprise.

4. Investment risks - what are they and how to deal with them

The larger the amount, the more prospects the investor has, but at the same time, financial risks increase. Investment directions do not exist completely without risk: even a bank with your deposit can collapse. But the investor is able to minimize the risks.

There are several rules developed by experts to help avoid failures in investment projects:

1. Diversification of investments - do not put all your money in one project, divide it in several directions.
2. Invest only "free" money - those that are not meant for life.
3. Create a monetary "cushion" of safety - set aside an amount that, if something happens, will provide you with a comfortable existence for 3-6 months.
4. Do not make investment decisions based on emotions and premonitions - only a rigorous mathematical calculation will help you calculate the possible risks and rewards.
5. As soon as possible, withdraw the body of the deposit from the account.
6. Use professional tools - there are certified financial platforms on the network that will increase your level of security.

Always stick to your plan, have professionals, and do not hesitate to seek advice from experienced investors.

5. Investing for beginners - TOP-5 useful tips and tricks

Now for some tips for newbies investing for the first time in their life.

Tip 1. Prepare the foundation for future investments

To start investing, you will need some initial capital. At the opening stage, you should not operate with impressive amounts: start small and gradually move towards increasing deposits.

I repeat: invest only "working capital" - an amount that is not intended to pay for an apartment, food and other vital things.

Tip 2. Set an investment goal

It would seem that everything is simple here, but in practice, many beginners cannot correctly formulate their long-term goals. If you do not have a specific plan of action, you run the risk of stalling in development at some point.

The correct approach is when the investor clearly knows what he wants - for example, to earn 500 thousand or 1 million over the next year. Concreteness disciplines and does not allow you to relax.

Tip 3. Look for yourself in different areas of investment

Everyone knows a certain area better than others. Some people prefer working with deposits, others prefer startups, and still others prefer trading on the stock exchange.

Analyze your own abilities and skillfully use your natural passion.

Tip 4. Control the level of associated costs

When people say that they have no money, this does not mean that they do not have any at all. This means that there is not enough finance for something specific, in our case - for investments.

At the same time, few people realize that competent control of their own expenses can free up a solid amount of funds. Denying yourself some unnecessary expenses and taking them under control, you can save up an impressive amount in a year.

Tip 5: Read Rich Dad's Guide to Investing

This book by the famous businessman, investor and writer Robert Kiyosaki explains in detail the mechanisms for developing your own investment business from the zero phase. The author tells by illustrative examples what and how to do with personal finances.

The material is presented in the form of specific lessons for an experienced investor and will be useful to both beginners and already established businessmen.

In our magazine there is a separate publication about and his books.

6. Investing in self-education is the best investment for beginners

Investments in their own education and development are the most promising. It is these investments that pay off in the future with the maximum net profit ratio. Provided, of course, that you will apply the acquired knowledge in practice.

Basically, it is the starting point for your success as an investor. Never spare your money and time for books, seminars, useful trainings, lessons, courses on wise investment. The acquired knowledge will become your compass in the endless and dangerous ocean of business.

Investment or speculation

It is very difficult to distinguish between investment and speculation. Usually, the time factor is indicated as a differentiation criterion. If the operation lasts more than a year, it is an investment, and it will give an economic effect long after the investment. If up to a year - this is speculation. For example, The Modern Economic Dictionary indicates:

Investments - "long-term investments" of public or private capital in their own country or abroad for the purpose of generating income in enterprises of various industries, entrepreneurial projects, socio-economic programs, innovative projects.

At the same time, when they talk about exchange trading, they talk about attracting, for example, "portfolio investors" who are sensitive to the situation on the market and can leave it without paying attention to the duration of transactions.

By the nature of the contracts concluded, by the nature of the actions performed, by the goals, by the legal consequences, exchange investments and speculation do not differ.

Most often, the distinction is made according to the criterion of organizing a new business (real investment) and participation in an existing business (speculation). Sometimes the separation criterion is the purpose of the operation. Speculation is considered to be an operation in which the goal is the difference in price (of a stock, a share, a commodity). An investment is a transaction, the purpose of which is income in the form of interest (dividends) accrued on the acquired asset.

Investing, saving, consuming

The state as an investor

Many prominent economists condemn the practice of public investment due to the threat of inefficient allocation of funds. The most consistent in this direction are representatives of the Austrian School of Economics, for example, the books of Ludwig von Mises "Socialism", "Bureaucracy".

Investment objects

• Material: most often land, real estate, as well as raw materials, precious metals, means of production and trade (factories, shops).
• Intangible: licenses, patents, knowledge.
• Financial: most often stocks and bonds, as well as currencies, mutual funds, precious metals (in the form of compulsory medical insurance), securities.

Investments are divided into “real” (involve the direct purchase of tangible assets) and “financial” or “portfolio” (represent the purchase of securities).

Conditions

It is believed that in order to attract investment, an enterprise must:

1. Have a well-developed and forward-looking plan for the future. Investors want to know that their investments will bring profit in the future.
2. Have a good reputation in the community. Investing in a shadow enterprise, investors run the risk of being left without profit, so they choose only those enterprises that inspire confidence.
3. Conduct an open, that is, transparent activity. This requires accounting and media relations.
4. Much depends on the domestic policy pursued in the country in which the enterprise is located. Investors choose the most stable countries for their deposits.

However, in practice, these conditions are necessary for portfolio investors. Investments may well be attracted without these conditions, but with the investor's confidence in observing his rights to manage capital and profits. Such confidence can be guaranteed not only by laws and transparency of accounting, but also by personal connections, for example, in the government or parliament, obtaining the right to direct control over the situation at the enterprise through a controlling stake and the appointment of a supervised director or personal direct management. An essential factor in attracting investment is the ratio of profit and risk. Some investors choose less risk and agree to a lower profit. Some investors will choose more profit, despite the increased risks. Raw materials companies do not have to choose at all: they go where there is a resource.

In addition, to attract investment, sometimes special conditions. An example of the creation of such special conditions is special economic zones (SEZ). For example, in Russia SEZ "Lipetsk", SEZ "Alabuga" and others have been created and are currently operating.

The set of conditions for an investor is sometimes called "Investment climate".

Risk and reward

Investments are characterized, among other things, by two interrelated parameters: risk and profitability (profitability). As a rule, the higher the risk of an investment, the higher its expected return should be. To describe the relationship between risk and reward, you can use the model

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Literature

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Each owner of money capital is well aware that finances can "work", bringing profit to the owner without much effort on his part. But before starting to make a profit, the owner of the amount of money is exploring options, how it could be applied, having received the most guaranteed benefit. In this article we will tell you where to invest better, outline the most common and reliable ways of where to invest in order to make a profit.

The first way is to invest money in real estate

There are different options for investing in real estate. The simplest and most affordable of them is buying an apartment. Buying housing in a new building or in the secondary real estate market with the aim of selling it more profitably is considered the easiest option to make a profit. Moreover, if you buy an apartment at the stage of construction of an apartment building, as well. This is an advantageous solution, since in this way you can get a solid profit in a short period of time... They also buy apartments for the purpose of renting them out. The annual benefit from this method of investing is small, but this method of generating income is considered one of the most reliable. In this case, both domestic and foreign real estate markets can be considered.

Another option is investing in the purchase of a land plot. You can also invest in the purchase of commercial or industrial property to use for rental. Land plots are now gaining great popularity. They can be freely purchased at below market prices. It is easier to buy a land plot than an apartment, to build a house in order to rent out rooms in this house. After all, the house itself can be divided, for example, into 5-7 rooms (if not a very large house), but it will be more difficult to re-equip an apartment this way, and thus you can get passive income from a small house.

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Investing in real estate is possible in various ways - by becoming the sole owner of the object, or as a shareholder or equity holder, and making a profit from this.

The second way is to invest money in mutual investment funds (mutual funds)

These are collective investment companies, when their members have the right to own a certain number of shares, depending on the amount invested. Companies decide for themselves where the most profitable investment of money will be - in stocks, bonds (or one and the other at the same time - the so-called "mixed mutual funds"), stock indices, or even other funds, when there is a diversification of financial investments between mutual funds.

It is very important that transparency is observed in the fund, and that professionals are at the head of the management in order to save shareholders from the unnecessary hassle of studying investment markets, but at the same time, who would choose objects in order to invest capital with the most justified risks. An interesting point: the management company should still receive remuneration for its work, even if the investment turned out to be unprofitable or even unprofitable.

Experts predict that ideal situations are extremely rare, so investing in mutual funds is always risky, and the profitability is not fixed and often does not meet expectations. By the way, if you want to sell your share in a mutual investment fund, you will have to pay income taxes.

The third option is a bank deposit

In fact, this is the easiest way to get your investment to work without unnecessary headaches. Reliable investment methods include this option for a reason: with the right choice of a banking organization, you can consistently receive interest, and be sure that this investment will not become unprofitable. However, it will not bring super-income either.

Among the "pluses" of deposits are the following: guarantees of payment of funds in case of bankruptcy, the ability to withdraw money at any convenient time, and in a short time, a low investment threshold (that is, the owner of almost any amount can become a depositor). Despite the large number of positive features, the prospects for this method of investing are not always bright. Given the economic realities of our country, usually the interest rate barely covers inflation.

But if you nevertheless decide that investing money in a bank deposit is right for you, you should not chase the highest interest rates, as they are usually offered by unreliable banks. It is best to keep funds in foreign currency.

Banks also offer their clients to keep money in precious metals by opening so-called impersonal metal accounts. Unfortunately, in this case, you will not receive insurance guarantees from the state, and the investment period will be quite long, but the money invested in an impersonal account can be withdrawn at any time. For long-term investment, gold bars and coins are still suitable.

The fourth way is investing in stocks of companies that are actively developing

A profitable investment also includes this seemingly simple method. In order not to look for an intermediary for investing in the form of mutual funds, banks or investment companies, you can directly invest in the shares of a promising company.

First, take care of obtaining a license from the Federal Service for Financial Markets, which will allow you to buy and sell shares, and then start looking for a promising company. There are chances of getting good returns on a modest investment, but there is a certain amount of adventurism involved. After all, you can both become the owner of a big win (remember only the transcendental growth of Apple shares), and burn out. But with a careful choice of the object in which you want to invest, you will definitely remain in the black, or at least return the invested funds.

Investing money is possible not only in existing firms and companies, but also in projects that exist at the level of ideas. In recent years, it has become very common to invest in so-called start-ups - interesting ideas for business or starting entrepreneurial firms. It is interesting that this is not only about real business, but also about projects for the production of new products, ideas for making money on the Internet, etc.

The fifth way to invest is in mobile applications

A very promising way to invest your own funds in order to increase. You could have considered it while studying options for investing money in startups, but on the other hand, we would like to make it a separate paragraph. The fact is that the market for mobile applications is flourishing now, they are all in great demand, and among young programmers there are many who have great ideas for creating something new. These are not necessarily some exclusively new services, but there can also be modernized versions of familiar things - applications for searching, reading e-books, new games, and so on. So, if you have met a good IT specialist who simply does not have the means to implement his ideas, then you should think about investing money in his project.

The sixth way is to invest in a working course on the Internet

Now there are a lot of different courses on the network, some are working, some are no longer profitable, but are sold only for personal benefit to the author. And in fact, there are a lot of courses that do not work now, and people are simply wasting money, and thus many leave the Internet without getting a result. Our editorial team has selected a number of courses that really work and are profitable. Study each in order to subsequently work on the one that suits you more.

Investments are an essential condition for the development of the financial market, economy and production of any country. They are necessary both to improve the quality, competitiveness of domestic products, harmonious development of all sectors of the state economy, and to ensure the normal operation of a private enterprise, increase its profitability. It is simply impossible to make a product or service competitive without capital investment.

What is investment?

Investment is a long-term investment of free capital in business, socio-economic programs and other projects with the aim of obtaining net income in the future that would exceed the initial investment amount or satisfy social needs (improving the quality of life of society, developing culture, education, etc.) ). Investment activity means investing money and taking certain actions to achieve the set financial goals and make a profit.

Specific investment qualities:

1. Investors' personal goals may not coincide with general economic goals.
2. Investments are aimed at generating income.
3. Capital is invested for a certain period, in each case it is individual.
4. In the process of investing, special resources are used, the main characteristics of which are considered demand, supply and price, as well as property, rights to it, securities, money, technologies, licenses, intellectual values, etc.
5. The presence of risk.

Types of investments

The dynamic development of the market economy in Russia is directly related to investment. Despite the risky nature of investments, the growth of an enterprise or an author's project is simply impossible without them. The term "investment" can be used in different spheres and meanings, not necessarily in economic connotations:

• consumer - the acquisition of real estate, durable products;
• business investment (economic) - the purchase of production assets in order to generate income;
• financial (investments in securities) - the possession of securities to generate income with an average level of risk.

Depending on the nature and purpose of investment, investments are divided into several types. Understanding the essence of each of them makes it possible not only to use the terminology correctly, but also to plan and implement investments most effectively with the lowest possible level of risk.

By target

Depending on the purpose, investments can be strategic or portfolio. The first type involves the purchase of a controlling stake in another company or a large share of the authorized capital in order to obtain corporate control over a particular company. Thanks to this approach, there is a merger of organizations, the takeover of one company by another. The second type of investment is aimed at investing capital in various financial instruments (shares, investment certificates, monetary obligations, etc.) to obtain current income and increase capital in the future.

By risk

According to the level of investment risk, experts distinguish several types of investments:

1. Risk-free investments (money is intended for such investment objects that do not create the risk of losing the expected income and give a very high guarantee of profit).
2. Low risk (the level of risk is below the average in a particular segment).
3. High-risk (risk indicator exceeds the average level).
4. Speculative (means investing in the most risky assets that promise high returns, for example, in the development of a young company, an organization that develops new technologies).

By object

Depending on the object of investment, real and financial investments are distinguished. The first involves the transfer of capital for the development and use of tangible and intangible assets of an enterprise or industry. They are intended for the development of enterprises in transport, agriculture, industry, science, education in order to meet socio-economic needs. The second type means investing in financial assets: securities, most often stocks, bonds, bills of exchange, assets of other organizations. They are also often called portfolio, they are speculative in nature or focused on long-term investment. This allows attracting a larger volume of credit resources to expand production, commercial activities, and mobilize funds. Income, according to the strategy, must be received in a specific period of time.

By ownership

Depending on the form of ownership, there are centralized (state) and decentralized (individuals or legal entities), joint and foreign investments. They are distributed according to the criterion to whom these investments belong. State investments are directed to the development of infrastructure, the defense industry, and low-income sectors. Private ones are focused on those areas where you can get more income, for example, trade, manufacturing, construction in the housing sector. Joint investments, as a rule, are intended for self-financing of enterprises in the non-profit segment. Foreign investment is attracted from a foreign country and invested in an enterprise, segment of the economy or industry in the territory of another state.

Important: there are other signs, focusing on which, create alternative classifications: by regional basis, property rights (direct, indirect investments), investment period (long-term, medium-term, short-term), source of investment.

How to invest money?

Investing is one of the most promising financial areas. Investment brings profit not only to business owners, experienced players on financial exchanges, but also to those who carefully prepared and decided to start investment activities with minimal capital. Successful investment gives you the opportunity to get rid of dependence on fixed wages, the state, financial institutions that provide loans, and get a chance to have an investment income that will exceed the employer's pay. Of course, in order to achieve a positive result, you must first study the theory of investment, correctly assess the risks and financial situation.

The most effective forms of capital are real estate, stocks, bonds, shares. But you can also invest in business, deposits, precious metals or currency. Stocks are the most profitable for long-term investment, but at the same time they are the most difficult concept for a novice investor. To invest, you can contact a mutual investment fund, buy shares from a bank or on the secondary market. Attraction of investments is a topical issue for many organizations, enterprises, management companies, banks are interested in investors, therefore, it is not uncommon for a shareholder to be independently found by those who need investments in their segment.

Advice: if an investor decides to use the services of a broker, a significant commission should be taken into account - from 10-15% of the client's funds.

Another option is investing in the financial market, for example, Forex. But this is a kind of tote. The amount of money won will be equal to the amount lost, excluding the organizers' commission. Of course, with the proper conduct of business, provided that stocks are regularly purchased without trying to play on fluctuations, in particular, on a decline in value, Forex can bring decent profits, even higher than in the case of a deposit. But in order to successfully start working on the stock market, it is important to develop your own investment strategy, not to act chaotically, to optimize the costs of making transactions, to choose the right assets and sell some only when others are identified that are more suitable for the selected criterion.

Assessment of the financial situation

There is an opinion in society that investing is a type of activity available only to wealthy people, but this is not so. In many foreign countries, people start investing in assets at a young age. In the CIS countries, the population is more focused on deposits and mutual funds, although their percentage of profit is not very high. Nevertheless, it will be possible to successfully invest, even with a small capital - literally from 1000 rubles. In this case, the best option is mutual funds, which accumulate funds of shareholders who professionally invest in securities, for example, stocks, bonds of Russian companies, as well as real estate. Less often they invest in mortgage, credit, commodity mutual investment funds. If the capital is significant, there is no need to rush to buy shares on your own. Without special knowledge, experience and professional support, standard risks increase significantly. A correct assessment of your financial situation and the choice of the optimal investment method will make it possible to get the desired level of income as a result.

Investment forecast

It is impossible to predict 100% return on investment. There are forms of investment with practically zero risk, but at least in a meager concentration, it always exists. For beginners, before choosing a method of investing, it is better to consult an independent expert (but it is important to remember that this opinion can only be a recommendation), he will also be able to help in creating a capital investment forecast based on trends in the development of the sphere, indicators of the world economy, in particular, the level of oil prices and inflation.

Determination of purpose and risks

For a well-coordinated and effective work, it is important at the initial stage to clearly state for yourself the purpose of investing assets. Strategic investment is not available to all investors, because it requires significant capital and experience. But the portfolio is much more affordable. A person invests his capital in securities, expecting to receive a net income. It is also necessary to take into account the likelihood of investment risks. They do not mean the loss of regular earnings or the ability to work, but the dangers associated with investing money.

For example, games on Forex, derivatives markets, speculation on the stock exchange can bring big profits, but at the same time they are the most risky. The player can lose everything in a few minutes. It is most efficient to use productive assets - equipment, deposits, but only in the short term, otherwise inflation will greatly reduce income. For long-term investments, you need to choose stocks. Although they are subject to fluctuations in value, they are not sensitive to inflation. To achieve short-term goals, it is better not to use them, because fluctuations in value can force an investor to sell securities at a loss.

Basic requirements for the amount and structure of savings for investment:

1. Purchasing power must be maintained.
2. They should be enough for the entire period of retirement or to achieve the goal.
3. It is necessary to leave a reserve in case the investor loses regular income for some time so that he could not sell shares during a period of a strong decline in their value.
4. Experts recommend keeping on a bank deposit that percentage of the capital, which is equal to the investor's age. This will help protect money from loss of purchasing power at a young age, and in retirement - reduce dependence on fluctuations in stock prices.

Activity analysis

For an objective analysis of investment activities, it is necessary to compare the investment costs and the result obtained. At a qualitative level, this can only be done by a specialist using different research methods: induction, deduction, etc. Conducting a competent analysis of investment activities will allow to give the process an objective assessment, to see the level of income growth indicators, to determine the economic efficiency of investments, potential risks.

Several types of investment analysis have been developed, depending on different criteria, for example, the period of the analysis (prospective, retrospective, operational), the subject of the analysis (internal, external), the method of implementation (complex, horizontal, vertical, comparative). A complete investment appraisal can only be generated by using several methods.

Investment monitoring

For the most effective use of investments, it is necessary to assess the indicators, on the basis of which it will be possible to realistically assess the situation and identify the weakest sides, form a development strategy for the future. It is necessary to carry out monitoring and comparative analysis of the investment environment, the potential of the investor, his investment preferences, the financial condition of the segment where the assets will be invested. Investment monitoring should be targeted (to improve the quality of management decisions), systemic (analysis of investment activity is carried out taking into account the factors that affect the formation of the investment environment in a particular market segment), comprehensive (provides for a sequence of decisions) and continuous. To obtain up-to-date data, it is important to give an objective assessment of the investment environment, market potential, attractiveness of the investment object. The information obtained in the monitoring process is used for practical purposes, for example, as a basis for making, adjusting management decisions, assessing investment demand and supply, and developing a development strategy.

Where to invest money?

Investments are a good way to make a profitable investment and make good money on it. The volume of investments is not strictly regulated; it is possible to start investment activities both with 1 thousand rubles and with multimillion-dollar capital. But it is important to choose the optimal and most profitable investment format for yourself, to take into account possible risks. Equipment, intellectual property rights, licenses, assets, property, rights to it, machines are also considered investments.

Contributions

A contribution is money that individuals or legal entities contribute to a financial institution or company for safekeeping and for making a profit. It is important to choose the investment that can potentially bring high returns with minimal risk. It is necessary to analyze the work of different banks, compare their maximum rates on annual deposits with the probability of default. You can focus on the statistics of rating agencies, for example, "Moody's", "S&P", "Fitch". Experts advise not to rush to invest in financial institutions that promise a high financial rate. For example, the average indicator for deposits in the reliability group of the investment object "BB" (this includes enterprises with "average reliability") is approximately 8.7-10% per annum, but the probability of default also increases significantly - from 0.76 to 7.2% ... As practice shows, a high rate does not cover the risks that are borne by less reliable or young banks. According to statistics for 2016, such institutions as Rosbank (10.6%), Citibank (9%), UniCredit Bank (9.5%) became leaders in terms of reliability and interest rates, with a default probability of 0.674%.

Business

One of the best investment options is building your own business. But in order to achieve a positive result, it is necessary not only to have capital, but also to choose the right niche for creating a business, to think over a competent financial plan. In recent years, the IT segment has been actively developing; goods and services from the field of beauty, trade, and production are always in demand. Due to the instability of the economic situation, many entrepreneurs plan not to increase production, but to reduce investments in it, representatives of medium and large businesses, enterprises of the real sector are increasingly withdrawing funds from production turnover and directing them to time deposits. Therefore, it is worth investing money in a business only after a deep economic analysis of the selected market niche in the region, taking into account risks, finding reliable suppliers and building a competent financial plan.

Startups

A startup is a fast-growing business project, it is always based on an innovative idea that needs to be implemented on the market for the first time. They can attract funding both on a reimbursable and non-reimbursable basis. Investing in startups most often promises a very high income, but at the same time, the risks also significantly increase, especially the non-return of the invested funds. Assets can be invested in startups in the form of a contribution to the authorized capital, in this case the nominal value of the share that the investor buys should not exceed his contribution, and the exact amounts must be prescribed in the agreement. You can also buy out a share in a company or provide an investment under a joint venture agreement.

Forex

Forex is an international currency market where various currency transactions are carried out and speculative currency trading is carried out through commercial banks. To successfully invest in Forex, you need to regularly attend the exchange, but even in this case, too much depends not on planning, but on the coincidence of circumstances and indicators in the financial market. Even conducting a deep technical analysis, comparing trading systems and strategies due to a decrease in the profitability of the financial index does not insure against a possible loss. It is not worth starting a Forex game without specialized knowledge, certain experience in making transactions, in particular, in the foreign exchange markets.

Securities

One of the most profitable ways to invest money is by buying stocks. Although such an acquisition involves a certain amount of risk, most experts consider this format to be a kind of compromise in terms of profitability and security between deposits and activities in the foreign exchange market. For an objective assessment of the profitability of the purchased shares, the investor should consider the investment as a long-term perspective. This is the only way to evaluate the dynamics of the market value of a stock, its price and the result obtained. To make money in this way, you need to learn to perceive investing as an investment in a business, and not just try to guess the fluctuations in the value of securities.

The property

One of the most reliable investment methods is investing in real estate (land plots, houses, water bodies associated with land, etc.), because over time it only gets more expensive, and very rarely the price goes down. In addition, there is an opportunity to receive another type of income - rent for its use. But, on the other hand, this investment object has specific characteristics that are important to consider before investing funds:

• durability and stability;
• scarcity, which is the basis of demand for real estate (land becomes less every year);
• the market and investment values ​​of properties are influenced by financing;
• low liquidity;
• insignificant elasticity of real estate supply (the change in the value of supply in comparison with demand may be greater than in other market segments);
• the need for professional management.

At the preparatory stage, it is important to select the most promising objects and to analyze in detail the legal aspects, to make sure of the economic feasibility of the investment project. To minimize financial losses, it is necessary to correctly assess the ratio of risk and return on investments, internal reserves. For objective forecasting, it is worth considering several options: pessimistic, optimistic, a variant of the norm.

Precious metals

Investing in precious metals is considered by many to be one of the most reliable methods available even to those who do not have a lot of capital. There are several investment options in this format:

• buying bullion from precious metals;
• opening of unallocated metal accounts and deposits in precious metals;
• cooperation with banking management funds specializing in precious metals.

The future investor needs to choose the type of metal that is optimal for him and a bank that has proven itself well. The cost of this product practically does not decrease and can only increase. The investor wins due to the difference between the selling and buying prices of the bullion, the growth of its value. But it is important to consider that the profit from such investments can only be obtained in the long term. There are other nuances that are important to remember: you need to find a safe place to store bars, coins and certificates for them, you need to keep them in perfect condition, you will have to pay 18% VAT when buying. Most often, gold is chosen for investing in metals. Futures transactions with this metal are capital-intensive and always risky, therefore they are usually carried out only by large investors after a professional analysis of market forecasts and the current situation.

An impersonal metal account allows you to receive income from interest in grams of precious metal or in rubles, but at the same time it is not a bank deposit, which deprives the investor of the state guarantee of the return of funds.

Mutual funds

Mutual investment funds are special organizations that buy securities with the help of a management company. The fund is formed with funds invested by investors, and each of them is the owner of a certain number of shares (registered securities). Such organizations are created to make a profit on assets and distribute it among investors in proportion to their number.

In most cases, mutual funds are the best option for those who do not have sufficient knowledge, skills, or do not have the time to invest and manage investments. The plus is that the minimum amount for a deposit is small - from 1 thousand rubles. But for the services of the management company, it will be necessary to pay regardless of the state of affairs in the market (in the form of a premium when an investor buys a share, a discount on a sale, or a percentage of the value of the fund's net assets per year), which reduces the profit of shareholders. Mutual funds are reliable, they can give good income, instead of an investor, investments are managed by professionals. But, on the other hand, the availability and level of income entirely depend on the quality of the policy of the management company. Profits may suffer from inflation, such an investment project is long-term and will not bring quick income, you will have to wait at least a year. To choose the best mutual fund for yourself, experts advise focusing not on the average indicator of their effectiveness - 15-25% per annum (it is very generalized and does not carry actual information about the performance of a particular fund), but to take stock indexes into account. It is also important to study the profitability ratings of funds over the past few years, assess the reputation of the management company, the size of the commission (as a rule, the minimum value is 1.6%). You can buy securities at the office of the management company, from its agents: investment companies, banks.

Frequently asked Questions

Consider frequently asked questions on the topic.

What is investing?

Investing is an investment for a specific period in order to make a profit. In the process of investing, they find the necessary investment resources, the most promising objects in the chosen niche, create an investment program to generate income in the short or long term.

What is gross and net investment?

In practice, the concept of gross and net investment is closely related to real investment. Gross investment refers to the entire volume of invested assets, which are directed to fixed capital and material and technical part. Their sources are funds intended to reimburse equipment depreciation, repair premises (depreciation deductions), the true income of the enterprise, a part of the net income that is allocated for the purchase and repair of labor instruments used in the production process and the provision of services, an increase in investment for the expansion of production. Net investment is the amount of gross investment reduced by the amount of depreciation deductions for a specific period. It is most often used to expand production. The indicator of net investment indicates the dynamics of business development, economic growth and investment efficiency.

What investments are called real?

Real investments are long-term financial investments in a specific investment project, usually associated with the acquisition of real assets. They are invested in fixed assets, material and production, intangible base. To characterize this type of investment, such indicators are used as the volume, rate and growth rate of capital intensity, the level of accumulation. Compared to financial investments, real ones are less risky and give more dynamic growth to the investment object.

How to increase your ROI?

The return on investment is assessed by the efficiency of the investment object and the profit indicator. Its value shows the profitability, profitability of the chosen method of investment. It is possible to increase the return on investment by adjusting the range of assets, applying an innovative policy, increasing the efficiency of relationships with counterparties, and optimizing the scale of an enterprise or investment.

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Investment in simple words is a purposeful investment of capital in all its forms to achieve the goals of the investor (financial or socio-economic). It is worth choosing an investment format taking into account many factors: the available investment volume, the depositor's experience, development forecasts for the selected market segment, and possible risks.

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