Why Invest? - Why Invest In Mutual Funds?

Mutual Funds are professionally managed and offer diversification. Many investors do not have the skills or time to monitor each investment in the way that a professional fund manager would each day. 

Why Invest? - Why Invest In Stocks?

Stocks have consistently earned more than bonds over the long term (despite the ups and downs in the market). In times when the market is down/ trending down, remember, losses are just on paper unless you sell your investment. If you are tempted to sell investments when they are down, remember that you are investing for a time in the future.

Why Invest? - Why Invest In Bonds?

Volatility can work to the advantage of Bond investors. Investments in bonds or fixed income instruments can negate the potential volatility an investor could experience in the stock market.

Why Invest?

Some of the most compelling reasons for investing are:

The prospect of not having to work your entire life and still maintain a comfortable life style
Funding your children’s education or the purchase of your dream home
Looking after major expenses without depleting your assets

If you keep your money “under your mattress or even in a regular savings account instead of investing it, your money is not working for you.  You will never have more than what you have “put away” (and we have not even factored in the effect of inflation).   Bottom line is there are two main ways to make money:

1. By working
2. By having your assets work for you