A fixed deposit is a financial instrument provided by banks which provides investors with a higher rate of interest than a regular savings account, until the given maturity date.

Bonds are fixed-income instruments that represent a loan made by an investor to a borrower. They are typically used by companies to finance projects and operations.

Investing in gold can be a good hedge against inflation and economic instability. It is a tangible asset and has been used as a store of value for centuries.

Stocks represent ownership in a company and constitute a claim on part of the company’s assets and earnings. There are two main types: common and preferred.

Is a type of financial vehicle made up of a pool of money collected from many investors to invest in securities like stocks, bonds, and other assets.

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a savings-cum-tax-saving instrument in India, introduced by the National Savings Institute of the Ministry of Finance in 1968.

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an investment fund traded on stock exchanges, similar to mutual funds but bought and sold throughout the day.

The National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a government-sponsored pension scheme launched in January 2004. It is a voluntary and long-term investment plan for retirement.

It involves the purchase, ownership, management, rental, and/or sale of real estate for profit.It is an asset form with limited liquidity relative to other investments.