INVESTING
When deciding to invest in stocks, you must commit to keep it for the long term, 5 years-10 years. If you only intend to purchase in the short term and make a profit on the price difference, then you are not an investor, but a trader.
A good investment product is a product that suits to your needs and your character. An investment product is suitable and necessary, but not an immediate need. You have to understand how the product will deliver the maximum benefit and risks that may arise.
Experienced investors know that precious metals; gold, silver and platinum can be a solid investment. Precious metals are usually non-volatile when the economy is bad, and in more stable in times of worldwide uncertainty. Used correctly, they can be an effective portion of a diversified investment portfolio, but they are an investment like any others, and have an element of risk, just not as much.
