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What are some investing ideas: stocks, CD’s ect?

gumballguy410 asked:


I am compiling a very balanced investment portfolio, what are the types of investment options i should include other than:
stocks, options, CD’s, mutual funds, etfs?
Are there any nontraditional ways to add to a portfolio much like peer to peer lending?
Thanks for your creative ideas!

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  1. #1 by jenzerelli on January 20th, 2009 - 6:42 am

    You left out the one thing that will provide you with the greatest return in the long haul….

    Real Estate

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  2. #2 by Sarah C on January 23rd, 2009 - 12:51 am

    Build a CD ladder—-a few different CD’s with different interest rates–when one matures roll it over to take advantage of new interest rates. I think its the safer way to go

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  3. #3 by Wonder on January 25th, 2009 - 5:04 pm

    Look into mortgage pools. I have one where it is GUARANTEED to pay 8%

    -MM

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  4. #4 by richard t on January 28th, 2009 - 11:37 am

    There is a book called’model portfolio analysis”………..
    probably pick it up at the new york institute of finance……..
    an interesting way to increase income has been ”bridge loans”.pretty high returns……….

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  5. #5 by $so fresh so clean$ on January 30th, 2009 - 11:28 am

    I think you’re talking about Prosper, and yes, they’re legitimate. Consider adding a couple of bonds or a simple bond fund with no loads to add income, stability, and protection to your portfolio

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  6. #6 by Bob on January 30th, 2009 - 3:35 pm

    I have done some peer to peer lending. As is implied by that term, you loan money to other people. I like it because you don’t pay fees to loan the money and the returns aren’t too bad. The minimum amount you can loan is $50.00. I have a couple of loans out there. My average return is about 13%. So far I’ve received payments ontime. Here is the website if you want to take a look at it. My suggestion with this and any investment…Diversify.

    If you do decide to join with this link you will get $25.00 after your first loan is funded. E-mail me if you have any questions.

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