I have to write a letter report on the topic of investment opportunities using the approiate approach and organizational pattern.
I need help!
Are there any sites to help?
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Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. It would be helpful to have a little more information on exactly what you need for this paper. However, here are some ideas:
Are you investing for Retirement (IRA's, etc.) or General investment (stocks & bonds, mutual funds, saving accounts, certificates of deposit) or both? In this day and age you can even do outline banking. Some are legitimate and others are unscroupulous, but it's difficult to tell the difference. The following site will give you things to be on guard for:
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There are also financial advisors but then you will have fees and commissions. Again you have to choose carefully to optimize in up and down markets!
Here is what one Consulting Group (Smith Barney) offers:
http://www.biz.50below.com/consultioup/
Here is an offer of a Free Investment Guide, but then you will get on mailing lists and may be flooded with a great deal of "junk mail:"
https://www64.ameriprise.com/om/comp/template/TemplateA.jsp?i=3664&o=16540-3664&s_kwcid=investment|692229481
Here is a good site for Investing for Beginners. You've heard the expression "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" so be sure to plan for a diversified portfolio:
http://beginnersinvest.about.com/od/planningforthefuture/ss/completeport_7.htm
By vising your local bank, any Investment Group, I'm sure you will get ideas plus be sure to talk to family members who are already investors.
To write a letter report on the topic of investment opportunities, the first step would be to gather information on various investment options such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, etc. You can start by researching online financial resources, which provide information on different investment opportunities and their potential returns.
Here are a few websites that can help you with your research:
1. Investopedia (www.investopedia.com): This website is a great resource for understanding investment terminology and concepts. It provides articles, tutorials, and videos to help you learn about different investment options.
2. Yahoo Finance (finance.yahoo.com): This website offers real-time stock quotes, financial news, and analysis. You can use it to research individual stocks, track market trends, and get insights from financial experts.
3. The Motley Fool (www.fool.com): This website provides investment advice, stock recommendations, and educational content for both new and experienced investors.
4. Morningstar (www.morningstar.com): Morningstar is a reliable source for mutual fund information. You can research performance data, ratings, and analysis of various mutual funds to help you make informed investment decisions.
Once you have gathered information on different investment opportunities, you can organize your letter report using an appropriate approach and organizational pattern. One possible approach is to start with an introduction to the topic, followed by an overview of different investment options, their potential risks and returns, and factors to consider when making investment decisions. You can then provide specific examples or case studies of successful investment opportunities, and conclude with recommendations or conclusions based on your research.
Remember to cite your sources properly and use a clear and concise writing style. Good luck with your letter report!