Investors have different objectives, time horizons and tolerances for risk. A single type of investment rarely meets every need. By understanding a range of options — each with its own characteristics, risks and potential uses — investors can build portfolios that reflect their circumstances.
Some investments are designed for growth, some for income, some for defined terms and some for exposure to earlier-stage companies. Each involves trade-offs between potential return, liquidity and risk. The five areas below set out how FPW approaches each.