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Based upon the type of investor you consider yourself to be, choose investments
from the following levels of risk:
Level 1. Conservative (low risk, predictable
income)
- Insured savings accounts
- Certificates of deposit (CDs)
- U. S. Savings Bonds, series EE and HH
- Treasury bills
- Government-secured money market funds
- Interest-bearing checking accounts
Level 2. Moderate (income producing
with very low risk)
- High-grade corporate bonds
- High-grade municipal bonds
- Balanced mutual funds with low-risk rating
- Money market accounts
Level 3. Moderate (income producing
with medium risk)
- Blue chip stock
- Preferred and common stock
- Aggressive mutual funds
- Rental real estate property
- Annuities
Level 4. Maximum Return Investor (high
risk, potential for high return)
- Speculative stocks
- Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
- Commodities
- Limited partnerships
- Puts, calls and options
- Junk bonds
- Gemstones
- Gold and precious metals
- Futures contracts
- Collectibles
- Penny stocks
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