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Getting Started in Investment

Understanding investment

Investment can seem like an attractive option for increasing return on your capital, especially when interest rates on savings accounts are so low.

Whether you are looking to invest yourself, or for someone to invest your cash on your behalf, there are several factors you should consider before you begin.

How much can you afford to invest?

It is important to recognise that when you begin investing your money you will introduce an element of risk to your capital. Generally the higher the potential for return the higher the risk to your capital, so don't be sucked in by high rates but consider carefully how the investment