Types of Investment

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  1. 1. Priya starts investing at the age of 18 with the aim of buying a house after 15 years. Which broad category of investment best suits her goal?
  2. 4. This government-backed investment scheme encourages long-term savings and offers tax benefits. It is commonly known by three letters.
  3. 8. Aarav needs money in eight months to buy a laptop. He chooses an investment that is safe, easy to withdraw, and not meant to earn very high profits. What type of investment should he choose?
  4. 10. This investment is generally considered suitable for investors who want stable returns without exposing themselves to high market risk.
  5. 11. Long-term investments are primarily used to create this over many years rather than meeting immediate needs.
  6. 12. Rohan owns part of a company and receives a share of its profits every year. What is this payment called?
  7. 13. A bank product where money is deposited for a fixed period to earn a higher rate of interest than a savings account.
  8. 15. An investor buys property expecting it to become more valuable over the next twenty years. Which feature of investment is mainly influencing this decision?
  9. 16. A bank account that allows frequent deposits and withdrawals while earning interest.
  10. 17. An investor chooses an option that is easy to sell quickly without losing much value. Which investment feature is being considered?
  11. 18. Because short-term investments usually carry lower risk, they generally provide lower __________.
  12. 19. these government securities mature within one year and are commonly used for short-term investing.
  13. 21. Short-term investments are preferred when investors require greater __________ to respond to changing needs.
  14. 22. Investments with greater uncertainty usually offer higher potential __________.
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  1. 1. You suddenly need money for an emergency. Which investment feature tells you how quickly you can convert your investment into cash?
  2. 2. The value of Neha's land has increased from ₹10 lakh to ₹16 lakh over several years. This increase in value is known as capital ________.
  3. 3. These debt instruments are issued by governments or companies and mature within one year.
  4. 4. The amount of time an investor plans to keep money invested is called the investment __________.
  5. 5. Buying ownership in companies with the expectation of long-term growth.
  6. 6. Every investment should begin with identifying your financial __________ before deciding where to invest.
  7. 7. A sensible investor spreads money across different investments instead of putting everything into one. This strategy creates a __________ portfolio.
  8. 9. Buying land, a flat or a commercial building is an example of this type of investment.
  9. 12. A student keeps all her savings in one company's shares. Her teacher advises her to spread her money across different investments. Which investment principle is the teacher promoting?
  10. 14. Every investment involves the possibility of losing money. This possibility is called __________.
  11. 20. Long-term investments are generally less __________ because money may remain locked in for several years.