Meaning of Investment
Investment is a conscious act of an individual or any entity that involves deployment of money (cash) in securities or assets issued by any financial institution with a view to obtain the target returns over a specified period of time.Target returns on an investment include:1. Increase in the value of the securities or asset and / or2. Regular income must be available from the securities or asset.
Traditional Investment• Stocks• Bonds• Deposits
Alternative Investment1. Real Estate2. Private Equity3. Collectibles (Valuables)• Gold jewelry, bullions, coins etc.
• Silver jewelry, coins etc.• Other precious metals and gems.• Antique Collectibles4. Paintings
• Hedge Funds
• Structured Products