How to Invest Wisely: Key Steps Towards a Sound Investment
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An information note produced under the National Financial Education Campaign, implemented by the National Bank of Moldova and Independent Think Tank “Expert-Grup”, sets out the main steps for turning savings into smart, profitable investments, from financial planning and comparing instruments to assessing risks and protecting investors.
The note advises starting with financial planning: analyse income, expenses and savings, set the amount to invest realistically, and define goals, time horizon, liquidity, expected returns and acceptable risk. Investors should then study the available instruments using reliable sources, and may consult an investment adviser licensed by the National Commission for Financial Markets.
When comparing offers, one should distinguish between nominal and real interest rates, the latter being the nominal rate minus inflation, and avoid expecting overnight riches, since higher potential gains usually mean higher risk. The main risks are uncertain dividends, minority shareholder status, interest rate, credit, liquidity, market and fraud risks. Diversifying the portfolio and keeping a long-term perspective help manage them. Clients of intermediaries regulated by the Commission are protected by the Investor Compensation Fund, which pays up to the MDL equivalent of EUR 1,000 per client.
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