Some retail investors will dive straight into an investment simply because it looks or sounds attractive. That's one of the worst mistakes you could make. Your choice of investment should be determined by three overlapping considerations. So before you can determine whether one particular investment is a good choice for you, you need to understand some things about yourself:
Be clear about what you are trying to achieve, and by when.
Understand the state of your financial health - what can you afford?
Find out what type of investor you are - what's your risk appetite?
The information presented is for your information only and does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of any persons.
The information presented is correct as at August 2010.
