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Monday, September 7, 2009

Investments - Questions to Ask - 3 Dimensions

Know yourself:
 {Have stamina? Whine if lose $50? Financial Health State, Objective – buy house etc, Commitments, Risk Appetite vs. Can actually take }  What are my financial needs ? => Financial Need Analysis – 6 mths review
•    How much should i save?
•    How much risk can i take / should i?
•    How long should i stay invested?

Know the Products:
{Missed Opportunities}
[Risk Level – Volatility, Liquidity, Counter party]
[Investment Horizon or Tenor] -> 3-5 years
[Complexity]
•    What investments are available?
•    How safe are these investments?
•    Will i be able to get cash back when i need it?
•    How long does it take for the investment to return me the cash?

Know the Strategies:
{Lower return if don’t know}
•    How much do i invest in each type of investments?
•    How can i protect my investment?
•    Do i invest long-term or adjust consistently in the short-term?
•    How often should i review my investment?
•    When should i take profit and cut my losses?
•    How do i take advantage of economic growth of other countries?
•    Should i invest in the local markets only or global markets?

In General:
Don’t suffer as a result of investment!
The stock market is there to fool you overcome with knowledge
Don’t be greedy and be taken by promoters
Don’t rush!

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