Six Principles of Investing

Posted on: 05 May, 21

Whatever stage of life you’ve reached and whatever plans you may have for the future, you want your money to earn the best return possible without taking undue risk. That’s why it’s important to invest in a way that’s right for you and that will meet your goals.

Creating and maintaining the right investment strategy plays a vital role in securing your financial future. How much control do you want over your investments? Investing can seem daunting but you don’t have to do it all on your own.

1. Have a plan and stick to it

Your wealth should work in all the ways you want it to. Whatever your goals are in life, careful planning and successful investing of your wealth can help you get there. The first thing to consider is to establish your investment objectives based on your future goals. It is one thing to have a target, but a sound financial plan can make the difference between simply hoping for the best and actually achieving your investment goals. You need to review your investments regularly to ensure they remain on track, stay focused on your plan and make sure you don’t get distracted by short-term market uncertainty.

2. Cash isn’t always king

Putting your money in cash can seem appealing as a safe and secure option – but inflation is likely to eat away at your savings. For most people with longer-term investment plans, cash needs to be supplemented with investment in other asset classes that can beat the perils of inflation and offer better capital growth potential. If you’re investing – especially for major goals years away, such as retirement – you can’t afford to ignore the corrosive effect rising prices can have on the value of your assets. Different asset classes provide varying degrees of protection against inflation.

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