The Hottest Investment Vehicles in the Financial World

By Sam Brennan

If you've ever invested money, I'm sure you can relate to the thrill that a great investment or trade brings. Few things in this world beat the rush that comes with making money this way.

As a result, people are always chasing the next big thing in the investment world to try to maximize their returns. About ten years ago, we saw a huge boom in Internet stocks. Even though things eventually crashed, some fortunes were made in the process.

The present day investment environment brings about a lot of opportunity. Whether you feel that the market is on its way up or down from here, one thing is for sure. The market is extremely volatile.

With volatility comes opportunity. Here are three areas that might present themselves as high upside investment opportunities. Whether you're long or short, it's all about timing these things right.

One such area is ETFs. These are tracking stocks that follow the directional movement of industries on a whole. Some of them are leveraged, giving you the opportunity to make even more money when things move in the right direction. ETFs that may be of interest to you include some in oil and energy, some in the financial markets, and many more.

Many people love the concept of stock options, and with good reason. You could easily double or triple your money (or much more) with a successful options trade. Unlike traditional equities, this could all occur over the course of a few days. This kind of thing happens all the time with options trades, since they're highly leveraged. Just remember that your investment could just as easily disappear should things go the other way.

If you're interested in profiting from the growth or demise of other economies, you should definitely look into Forex trading. This all has to do with the foreign exchange market and millions of people actively trade Forex currencies.

Remember that these are all high risk markets. If you're looking for something more secure, seek out traditional equities, mutual funds, or bonds. - 29950

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