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Making money on your investments

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When it comes to business investing, there are always a few roads you can take. First, take a look at an investment that will be going public in the future. Normally a family-owned business or a closely held corporation won't go public as soon, this could be a good thing for you if you plan on making this into a long-term investment. If you want to make cash fast, you want the investments that are going to go public soon so you can cash in.Second, take a good look at the type of investment it will be. There are a lot of private companies that make a good profit and have decent returns, but you aren't going to make a lot of money on dividends. So if you are looking to make some decent money on your investments, here are some simple rules to follow:

  1. Before you invest, determine what your investment goals are going to be. Normally the investment goals of everyone are to build wealth. This normally means you are a few years away from having a fixed income, so it will take some time for your investments to start paying off.
  2. Speak with a financial adviser to figure out which investments will help you grow your wealth. Bonds normally aren't a great investment for growth.
  3. Figure out how much money you have to spend and don't dip into your life savings for investment money. If you can't afford to buy some stocks, consider margin accounts. The tricky thing with margin account is that you could lose a lot if you can't afford to pay off the margin loan quickly.
  4. How much do you need for individual stock investing? You will want to have at least $50,000 saved up so you can build a good portfolio. A diversified portfolio allows you to grow your money well by taking a look at the quality of the stock before you invest.
  5. Check in on blogs and magazine web sites that offer stock tips and mutual fund scores. The Wall Street Journal is always a great source along with Kiplinger's. Look for tips that are similar to your investment strategy and don't trust every single word they say in the article. Try to trust the stocks and fields you already know and understand, like technology. This will give you a greater chance to build your portfolio and growth your wealth.
  6. If you are building a diversified portfolio, try to avoid diversifying funds that are the same. What this means is you have about 10 percent in bonds (known as your emergency money when the economy tanks) and around 15 percent in small and medium caps and the rest into a large cap fund. Bonds are considered insurance money for your portfolio, they don't make you rich, but they do help to protect you because they are low-risk investments.
  7. Watch out for brokers and financial advisers that seem fishy. A lot of brokers will tell you one thing so they can make money off you. If you have your own investment plan, you are probably better off sticking to it instead of having them change it up. Use a broker that you're close friends or colleagues trust, and a person that has actually had a lot of success.
  8. Remember that making money on your investments will take a lot of time, so you'd better be patient. Your wealth will start to increase, but it will be a slow uphill climb with a few potholes in the way. Try to avoid making too many changes to your investment strategy because this may cause you to lose more money.

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