What are some investments that are reliable and won't suddenly crash on me?
604523
put it in your pocket
1019794
CD is well known to be the safest investing instrument, but it's safe only if US dollar (or whatever your currency is) doesn't crash. However, given the current trend in US dollar, I am not too optimistic about that.\n\nAll other investment vehicles have varying degree of risk. If you have never invested before, I don't recommend any but suggest that you should spend at least a year to learn about investing before actually doing it. You can begin by reading books and articles from the www.richdad.com and www.investopedia.com. \n\nAnother thing I would like you to understand - If you don't accept any risk, why should you be awarded with any gain? The real idea about investing isn't to avoid risk, but to take limited, calculated risk for potential gain that's (very) likely to be at least a few times more than what you risk. To do that, educating yourself is of primary importance. If you can't accept any risk, or want not to spend time on learning how to, you should not invest.
117877
"Safe" is a relative term.  However, insured bonds, government backed bonds, and CD's (only up to $100,000) are generally agreed upon as investments you will not loose any money in.\n\nYou will, however, be loosing out on the returns that you might be getting if you invested in a wider array of securities, such as stocks and stock mutual funds.
108201
Depends. High return, moderate-high risk? Stock market. BE CAREFUL! INVEST NOT GAMBLE!!! After that, moderate risk- moderate returns? mutual and hedge funds. No risk - minimum return? savings bank account. And there is always the possibility of investing in real estate. You will need good consultancy in everything. All other aside, you can invest on yourself by opening a new venture, or take your activities abrod in new EU countries that offer very low taxes, or if you want to produce tangible goods move to China :)
199313
Talk to your bank about investing in a mutual fund. Ask for high growth and moderate risk. The reason I suggest this is because it is obvious you know little or nothing of investing, this is what I would buy. You wont see the kind of returns on any other unmanaged investment.\n\nBest Wishes
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right now, buy in safety. Im talking about PG, GE, MO, BUD, ya know, stability. Stay away from the internets GOOG, EBAY, AMZN, MSFT, etc.\nIf you want growth, look at DELL, INTC, (both due to recover) and overseas (anything with Euro, Pound)
85855
As a long-time financial executive in the investment field, it is my opinion is that any answer you receive that cites a specific fund is wrong!  A proper answer must consider your personal situation, you investment timeframe, your tolerance for risk, etc.  My answer is that you should try and determine what fund or funds best fit your specific situation (either personally or by hiring a qualified investment specialist -- not a mutual fund sales person).  A few sources I've used in the past include (but are not limited to):\n\nhttp://moneycentral.msn.com/investor/finder/predeffunds.aspx\nhttp://www.morningstar.com/\nhttp://www.maxfunds.com/content/navigator/alphasearch.htm\nhttp://www.fundalarm.com/
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Depends what your after?  I would suggest bonds as the 'safest' form of risky investment.  I know that makes no sense but speak to a highstreet bank - they abviously use finacial advisesers with considerable knowledge of the market to pick them a few investments.  In turn you get the opportunity to 'back' thoe investments with your own money - the back will take their cut of the top and leave you the rest.\n\nOtherwise a shortterm alternative would be premium bonds (although I think the max is £20k per person then if I remeber correctly every £100 essentialy buys you a lottery ticket - this Premium bonds lotrery takes place every month and although you don't make interest (hence only look at this a short term investment (unless your lucky!) you do stand the chance of winning between £50 and £1m a month...
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Fidelity Investments homepage\nhttp://www.fidelity.com/
156820
I think most financial advisors would say that is a fairly conservative long term investment. Specially if you are doing it through a mutual fund company like Vanguard which has pretty low expenses
638515
You can invest in the etf gld. Each share is backed by some amount of real gold. \nhttp://anyonecaninvest.blogspot.com/
1105837
A stock broker can give you a definite answer.  You might try Charles Schwab, Scottrade, or Fidelity.
463506
commodity is risky.  \n\ndepending on your investment goals, I would talk to a financial advisor.  Usually your bank will have people you can talk to for free.\n\ngood luck.
288128
I suggest stocks, mutual funds and ETFs.\n\nDrop me a line if you need more detailed information.
877247
it depends on your age - if you are young and still working stock and bonds are very god but if you are older you ay want to keep a guaranteed return on investment such as CD's\nreal estate is up and down I dont recommend it
6576
Find a 12 month CD. If you can go without touching it for that while.. \n\nINGDirect and HSBC have 3.5-4% intrest savings accounts. May want to try those.\n\n* My opinion not intended as gospel for finacial risk, gains etc... Otherwise don't blame me if the market crashes or something esle happening.
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I would suggest that you work with a professional broker or financial advisor - they can recommend funds & stocks that meet your needs.\n\nAsk someone you trust to recommend someone they trust.\n\nI know nothing about stocks & investing, but I've managed (on average) make some money (and not lose it) in stocks, _only_ becasue I have a broker who I can trust.