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Investment Basics

Master Investment Fundamentals

Learn the essential principles of investing, understand different asset classes, and build a solid foundation for your wealth-building journey.

Types of Investments

Understand different investment options and their characteristics to make informed decisions.

Stocks (Equity)

Ownership shares in companies with potential for high returns

Risk Level:High
Expected Returns:12-15% annually
Time Horizon:5+ years

Mutual Funds

Professionally managed diversified investment portfolios

Risk Level:Medium to High
Expected Returns:10-14% annually
Time Horizon:3+ years

Fixed Deposits

Safe bank deposits with guaranteed returns

Risk Level:Low
Expected Returns:6-8% annually
Time Horizon:1-5 years

Government Bonds

Government-backed securities with stable returns

Risk Level:Low
Expected Returns:7-9% annually
Time Horizon:3-10 years

Key Investment Principles

Follow these fundamental principles to build a successful investment strategy.

Start Early

Time is your greatest asset in building wealth through compounding

Diversify Your Portfolio

Spread investments across different assets to reduce risk

Risk vs Return

Higher potential returns come with higher risk - balance wisely

Regular Investment

Systematic investing helps average out market volatility

How to Start Investing

Follow this step-by-step approach to begin your investment journey with confidence.

1

Set clear financial goals and time horizons

2

Assess your risk tolerance and capacity

3

Create an emergency fund (6 months expenses)

4

Start with simple, diversified investments like index funds

5

Gradually increase investment amounts and complexity

6

Review and rebalance portfolio regularly

Start Your Investment Journey

Use our calculators to plan your investments

Ready to Start Investing?

Begin your wealth-building journey today with our comprehensive investment tools and guides.