Safer investments such as government bonds usually have a lower rate of return or growth. Your tolerance for risk may be a factor of your age, investment goals, personal values or economic factors. Determine your long-term goals. Determine an investment strategy that will meet your goals with an amount of risk with which you can live. Seek advice about your plan.
Many local agencies offer investment information and help at little or no cost.
Professional investment firms usually charge a fee for their services. Helpful Links Ohio Information for Investors from the Ohio Department of Securities including determining your retirement needs, the investors bill of rights, and other investor educational materials on line. This site provides basic information to help investors select a brokerage firm and sales representative, make an initial investment decision, monitor an investment and address an investment problem. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these brochures. Click here to get it.