For the new investor looking beyond simple savings accounts to invest is daunting. The range of investment opportunities ranging from stocks and shares, through investment trusts, to gold and property are vast.

In this section of the moneyjungle.net website we introduce you to a whole range of different investment types. We provide straight forward guides to stocks and shares, bonds and gilts, collective investments, ethical investments, spread betting, foreign exchanges, emerging markets, offshore investments, property and real estate and alternative investments.

Before investing do make sure that you understand the risks associated with different types of investment and always seek independent expert advice if you have any doubts about whether a particular investment is right for you.

Different people have different investment requirements, desires and principals when it comes to investing. Successful investors are skilled in their approach and keep track of what is happening in the world of finance. Information is easily accessible through a variety of media and the internet makes keeping in touch faster and easier than ever. Whether you’re looking for a company’s online report, to see whether a stock is up or down or just looking for ideas, it’s all at your finger tips…you just need to know where to look.

The recent turmoil in world financial markets makes it more important than ever to ensure that you understand the risks involved with any investment. Many investors currently prefer the security of savings accounts and deposits see our savings section for advice and information.

Other investors are looking to what are often regarded as safer investments including gold see our precious metals and gemstones page for information on how to go about this.

In recent years many investors looked to buying property to let but falling house prices and lack of availability of affordable buy to let mortgages makes this much less attractive. If you are considering taking advantage of lower prices to enter this market take a look at our buy to let page first.

Money Jungle aims to help simplify your research and we’ve linked up with some of the best information providers in the investment industry to help you navigate the investment world.

In the UK, many investments are regulated by the Financial Services Authority and you may wish to look at their consumer website Investments Made Clear website. There is also a lot of information and factsheets for investors on the Investment Managers Association website.

See also:

Alternative investments

Property

Collective Investments

Stocks and Shares

Ethical Investing

Bonds and Gilts

You will find information on stocks and shares, stock, world stock markets and stock exchanges, foreign exchange and currencies, bonds, gilts, alternative investments, ethical and green investments, property and real estate, precious metals including gold and art, antiques and collectables.

Savings

See also the Money Jungle Savings section for details of all types of savings accounts.

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