Investing 101 - What Kind of Investor are You? - RIS

investing 101 - what kind of investor are you?

What Kind of Investor Are You?

There are stocks, bonds, index funds, and everything else in-between. Choosing which ones to invest in is up to you. We hope that based on the information provided, you are able to determine which investment vehicles suit you the best and which platform(s) you should use to invest. If you are having trouble, be sure to take the “What Kind of Investor Are You?” Quiz below to see where you should start investing. If you are still struggling, send us an email and we will guide you in the right direction.

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What type of investor are you?

Defensive (you want a portfolio that requires minimal effort, research or monitoring. This includes investing in high-quality bonds, blue-chip stocks and holding onto cash when the market is down. This is best if you do not have a lot of time on your hands)
Conservative (you want your money to grow but you don't want too much risk. These investors would typically invest in blue-chip stocks and low-risk funds such as government and corporate bonds)
Balanced (you like to divide your investments between bonds and stocks. These types of investors do not need short-term cash and would typically do a 50/50 split between stocks and bonds)
Growth (you are investing for the long-term and you don’t need income from your portfolio in the near term. This approach makes sense if you have a long-term investment horizon and a willingness to stay the course even with some volatility. This includes buying stocks that are expected to grow at an above-average rate compared to their industry or the market such as Apple or Tesla)
Aggressive Growth (you want to maximize your profits and don't mind the bumpy ride. You expect that your investments will fluctuate. This is best if you are investing for the long-term and do not mind taking on risk. This includes buying stocks and have little to no bonds or cash)
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