A fixed deposit or an FD is an investment plan offered by banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFC) to their customers. Through an FD, people can invest a certain sum of money for a fixed period at a predetermined rate of interest in an FD.
A bond is a type of security under which the issuer owes the holder a debt, and is obliged – depending on the terms – to repay the principal of the bond at the maturity date as well as interest over a specified amount of time.
Of all the precious metals, gold is the most popular as an investment. Investors generally buy gold as a way of diversifying risk, especially through the use of futures contracts and derivatives.
Stock consists of all the shares by which ownership of a corporation or company is divided. A share refers to the stock certificate of a particular company.
A mutual fund is a professionally managed investment fund that pools money from many investors to purchase securities.
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a savings-cum-tax-saving instrument in India, introduced by the National Savings Institute of the Ministry of Finance.
An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a type of investment fund and exchange-traded product, i.e. they are traded on stock exchanges. ETFs are bought and sold from other owners throughout the day on stock exchanges.
The National Pension System (NPS) is a voluntary defined contribution pension system administered and regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
Real estate investing involves the purchase, management and sale or rental of real estate for profit. Someone who actively or passively invests in real estate is called a real estate entrepreneur or a real estate investor.
