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What is the primary purpose of investing savings instead of keeping them idle?
What is the primary purpose of investing savings instead of keeping them idle?
- To collect physical assets
- To earn a return on idle resources (correct)
- To avoid expenses
- To increase daily expenditures
How does inflation affect the value of money over time?
How does inflation affect the value of money over time?
- It stabilizes the cost of goods and services
- It has no effect on money's value
- It causes money to lose value (correct)
- It increases the purchasing power of money
What is the recommended approach to ensure a favorable outcome from investments?
What is the recommended approach to ensure a favorable outcome from investments?
- Invest primarily in high-risk ventures
- Invest early and regularly for the long term (correct)
- Invest only during economic recessions
- Invest as little as possible
What should an investor verify before making an investment?
What should an investor verify before making an investment?
Why is it important for an investment to have a real rate of return above inflation?
Why is it important for an investment to have a real rate of return above inflation?
What is interest in the context of borrowing money?
What is interest in the context of borrowing money?
Which of the following is NOT recommended as a golden rule of investing?
Which of the following is NOT recommended as a golden rule of investing?
What is a critical step before assessing any investment?
What is a critical step before assessing any investment?
Which of the following factors is NOT a macroeconomic factor affecting interest rates?
Which of the following factors is NOT a macroeconomic factor affecting interest rates?
What does the principle of compounding relate to in investing?
What does the principle of compounding relate to in investing?
Which of these is considered a financial asset?
Which of these is considered a financial asset?
What should you explore before making an investment?
What should you explore before making an investment?
What is one step that should be taken when dealing with intermediaries for investments?
What is one step that should be taken when dealing with intermediaries for investments?
When can one expect different types of interest rates?
When can one expect different types of interest rates?
Which of the following is a benefit of investing instead of saving money idle?
Which of the following is a benefit of investing instead of saving money idle?
What is a common reason to begin investing?
What is a common reason to begin investing?
Study Notes
What is Investment?
- Investment is using savings to generate returns instead of keeping them idle.
- It involves allocating resources to earn returns, meet future goals, and prepare for uncertainties.
Reasons to Invest
- Earn returns on idle resources.
- Generate funds for specific life goals.
- Create a safety net for future uncertainties.
- Combat inflation, which erodes the purchasing power of money over time.
Importance of Understanding Inflation
- Inflation increases the cost of living; for example, a 6% inflation over 20 years would raise a Rs. 100 purchase to Rs. 321.
- Investments should provide returns above inflation to preserve purchasing power.
When to Start Investing
- The sooner you start investing, the better, as it allows more time for growth through compounding.
- Compounding allows both principal and earned interest or dividends to accumulate.
Golden Rules for Investors
- Invest early to maximize growth potential.
- Invest regularly to build wealth over time.
- Focus on long-term investments rather than short-term gains.
Careful Steps Before Investing
- Obtain written documents detailing the investment.
- Read and fully understand investment documents.
- Verify the legitimacy and credibility of the investment opportunity.
- Assess the costs and benefits tied to the investment.
- Understand the risk-return profile associated with the investment.
- Check the liquidity and safety of the investment.
- Ensure the investment aligns with individual financial goals.
- Compare with other available investment opportunities.
- Ensure coherence with existing investment portfolio.
- Engage only with authorized intermediaries.
- Seek clarification on investment details and risks.
- Explore options available in case of unfavorable outcomes.
Interest and Its Types
- Interest is a fee charged for borrowing money, calculated as a percentage of the principal.
- Types of interest rates include:
- Rates offered by banks to depositors.
- Borrowing rates from banks.
- Government securities and bonds rates.
- Rates from fixed deposit schemes.
- Interest rates are influenced by macroeconomic factors such as:
- Demand and supply for money.
- Government borrowing levels.
- Inflation rates.
- Policies from the Reserve Bank of India.
Investment Options
- Physical assets: real estate, gold, jewelry, and commodities.
- Financial assets: bank fixed deposits, small savings schemes, insurance, provident funds, pension funds, and securities like shares and bonds.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of investment, including its importance, timing, and precautions to take. Learn how investing can help you earn returns on your savings and prepare for future financial goals. Test your knowledge on when to start investing and the potential risks involved.
