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Investopedia defines Investing as “the act of allocating funds to an asset or committing capital<\/a> to an endeavor (a business, project, real estate, etc.), with the expectation of generating an income or profit<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

When we speak of investing we are talking quite simply about putting away money in a vehicle that will produce a return for us some time into the future. But what do we mean by a “vehicle?” An investment vehicle is a technical term for anything that is capable of either generating profit or increasing in value over time.<\/p>\n

What is an Investment Vehicle?<\/h2>\n

Typical investment vehicles include, stocks, bonds, index and mutual funds, businesses, real estate, intellectual property, corn, wheat, etc. Investment vehicles are classified into what we call different asset classes<\/strong>. For example, stocks, bonds and mutual funds are collectively called Paper Assets<\/strong> whereas corn, wheat and silver are termed Commodities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

How to Choose an Investment Vehicle<\/h2>\n

The first step in investing is to get information by talking to a Licensed Financial Advisor or a Wealth Advisor. The investment vehicle one chooses will be determined by certain factors including:<\/p>\n