Financial  Investment ​

A financial investment is an asset that you put money into with the expectation that it will grow in value over time. The goal of financial investment is to increase the value of your money. 

Some examples of financial investments include:

• Bonds

  A debt security issued by a corporation or government that pays interest to the bondholder. When the bond matures, the bondholder receives the principal amount plus any interest earned. 

• Mutual funds

  A collection of assets, such as stocks and bonds, that are purchased by pooling money from multiple investors. 

• Real estate

  The purchase of property, such as a rental property or commercial building, with the expectation of generating income or reselling it later for a higher price. 

 

Other types of financial investments include:

• Equities, also known as stocks or shares

• Exchange traded funds

• Segregated funds

• GICs

• Alternative investments

• Certificates of deposit

• Fixed deposits

• Public Provident Fund (PPF)

• National Pension System (NPS)