A relatively safe and secure investment, cash has a rightful place in most portfolios – though it can have downsides.
Further along the risk spectrum, fixed interest securities like government bonds, allow the potential for higher returns than cash, while keeping risk levels lower than other assets like property or shares.
Managed investments are one way of accessing any or all of the different asset classes and achieving diversification depending on the investment strategy. Management responsibilities are delegated to a professional investment manager. Managed investments can be useful if you have limited cash to invest.
A structure in which to hold investments rather than a different type of investment, superannuation is specifically designed to help you grow funds for retirement. For most people, super can be taxed at a lower rate than an investment in the same underlying assets outside super.
BT Invest is a new way to invest your money, how you want, when you want. Pick from one of our 5 ready-made managed portfolios, or you can choose the build your own portfolio option and select from over 50 managed funds, 10 managed portfolios or 15 term deposits.
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