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How do I get a good mix of stocks and bonds?  

Putting all your money into one stock or bond is generally not a safe way to invest your money. Rather, by choosing a mix of stocks and bonds, you diversify your investments. This reduces your chance of losing money. If some of your investments do better while others drop, you’ll have more options.

How can I diversify the stocks I buy?

Buy stock from companies with different features, such as:

  • Type of industry
  • Size of company and risk level
  • Country
  • Type of stock.

How can I get a good mix of stocks? Learn more now

How can I diversify the bonds I buy?

Buy bonds with different features, such as:

How can I get a good mix of bonds? Learn more now  

Remember: You may want to get advice before you diversify.
A professional adviser can help you build an investment portfolio that will really help you reach your goals with the level of risk that is right for you.



How do I buy and sell stocks and bonds?

Stock:An investment that gives you part ownership or shares in a company. Often provides voting rights in some business decisions.Bond:A kind of loan you make to the government or a company. In turn, you get back a set amount of interest once or twice a year. If you hold bonds until the maturity date, you will get all your money back as well.Portfolio:All the different investments that an individual or organization holds. Includes stocks, bonds and mutual funds.Risk:The degree of uncertainty about what you\'ll get back from an investment. Higher risk means more chance of losses.Maturity Date:The date when an investment becomes due. On that date, you get your money back without any penalty. Any interest payments stop.
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