The Investment Myths

Most people who are unfamiliar with investing tend to think of it as a very risky activity, not unlike gambling. They prefer to keep their money 'safe' in bank deposits, especially when they see high volatility in global stock markets. Some may even vow never to invest again after they burnt their fingers buying stocks on the recommendation of others.

However, this impression can be highly misleading as it is based on speculative trading rather than genuine investing. Many inexperienced investors also associate investing with nothing but the stock market. Nothing could be further from the truth as the universe of investment assets is not only huge but ever-growing. Growing your wealth is often a process of investing wisely. That is why a good education in investing is of the utmost importance in financial planning.