What Is An Investment?

A method of enabling someone to put aside money for another time instead of it remaining in a current account. The value of investments and the income they produce can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested but the purpose is to get a return, depending on where you put your money this could be paid via dividends from shares, interest or the difference between the price you pay and sell something. Contributions can be made on an adhoc basis or regularly such as monthly. There are so many different ways you can invest money from investing in art or wine through to tax efficient investments such as ISAs.