Investment - risk and reward
Risk and reward. Understanding the relationship between risk and reward is a fundamental part of building an investment philosophy.
Investments such as equities, bonds, property, cash/deposits and alternatives all have their own risk characteristics. Understanding how each asset class works is a key part of understanding how a diversified portfolio can help protect and grow your wealth over the medium to longer term.
Diversification. All investments carry some form of risk.
For example, when you choose to move your money away from a deposit account (that may be protected by the Irish State Deposit Guarantee Scheme or An Post), you are opening up the risk of;
Your investment not keeping pace with inflation -this is where the cost of living grows at a faster rate than the interest or growth on your investment. The value of your investment falls in 'real terms'.
Losing some or all of your initial capital - buying individual shares, individual bonds or investing into leveraged property investments. Understanding that your investment may be exposed to counter-party risk (strength of provider), market risk, currency risk and interest rate risks.
Investment not meeting your target level of return or expected returns - your investment goal may be to create a 'sinking fund' for education costs or a fund large enough to support an required level of retirement income. If your investment returns are not delivered upon then there will be a short fall. Expectations and understanding the different risk levels of investment are vital.
Charges, fees and commissions payable - over the longer term higher charges can have a big impact on the returns that you receive.
Taxes payable - by using different investment structures you can reduce the tax payable or defer tax payable on your investments.
How can we help you make your financial goals more achievable?
Investors can control the amount of risk your portfolio is exposed to by selecting diversified investment funds. This risk selection allows you to more accurately predict potential landing points for your investment and retirement accounts.
At Nelson Life we will take time to discuss the following;
Your key financial goals and how much you will need.
Time frame you have to meet the goal.
How much you are prepared to commit to meet this goal - surpluses available to invest.
Rates of return required and inflation adjusted returns.
Your risk preference.
Your capacity to loss.
Increasing your knowledge and awareness of what is available to increase transparency on taxes, charges, commissions and fees.
What next ? Please give us a call and we can discuss.
Want to know more? We are available to discuss your options, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Our job is to help you choose a product and structure that will help you meet your goals.
telephone | 091441188 and/or email | office@nelsonlife.ie
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