Investment is the employment of funds with the aim of achieving additional income or growth in value. When you invest your money in the right way, it grows in value and provides you returns. Your investments can be used to fulfil your financial goals such as buying a house, your child’s higher education, and more. Investments also carry a risk that may vary for different investment products.

Investment is the allocation of monetary resources to assets that are expected to yield some gain or positive return over a given period of time. These assets range from safe investments to risky investments. Investments in this form are also called 'Financial Investments'.