Ebenyo wrote:
There is nothing like 'best' investment scheme.
All investments bore some levels of risks.
Its upon you to weigh your risk tolerance.You can do it by minimising your exposure to risk in each investment instrument.This is done by diversification of one portfolio.
For example,you can decide to balance your portfolio as follows:
1.Stocks-45%
2.Govt bonds-35%
3.Real estate-20%
This will make sure you are cushioned from any shocks.
Great answer. In addition, what's a great investment for one person is not a great investment for someone else based on risk appetite, age, investment horizon, personal preferences, whether one has the brains, work ethic and talent for a specific investment, and so much more.
Wondergirl, I would advise you to be very careful about picking investment advice from forums like these. They are great places for exchange of ideas but ultimately, it boils down to what is a great investment for YOU based on YOUR personal situation, tastes, risk appetites and so on. For me personally, nothing beats a good ol' mugunda (plot) in or near Nairobi city.
You can't go wrong buying a legit ka 1/8th even if it is in Zimmerman, Joska or Kayole (if you have risk appetite for those). Or anywhere in Kajiado bordering Nairobi. I have seen prices shoot up like crazy the past decade and it is ending no time soon.
Stocks are more of legal gambling with a few extra coins left in the bank account, bonds are for the ultraconservative, but nothing beats migunda in Kenya today. When you see 21 year olds coming for all these site visits and buying like wild animals you too will appreciate the long term value, stability and reliability of this asset when properly bought. In ten years all those 21 year olds will be the major millionaires because they invested wisely. Not sure I can say the same for stock investors.