Is it better to buy a business or invest in financial instruments ?

i dont see the point in buying businesses....isn't it much more efficient to be investing directly into stocks, and other liquid financial instruments ? running business have lot more inefficiencies, such as communication break down, work social problems, and just as the same amount of uncertainty as investing. stocks or other type of financail instruments are usually done elctronically, it can operate as a one man business.

don't buy a business if you're not into it. if you read financial books by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyowaski , they wouldn't advice you to invest in stocks also.

stocks and other financial instruments are not under your control. It will always be at the mercy of the market.

with a business, you control everything. Its hard work.

Is there such financial instruments , stocks, mutual funds that guarantees a good gain? You should know by now, nothing in life is certain.

You want little action type of investment? invest in real estate, houses, apartments that you can collect rent or lease out immediately.

From my point of view both can make you money, but think about a business. You have more control over how much money can be produced with the right plan. With both stocks and a business there is a risk of losing money but at least with a business you are in control.

Think about this........more people become wealthy with a business than "financial Instruments", although they are profitable as well.

A business is sort of like a career and the income you can use upon living expenses and retirement and financial instruments are basically used for future retirement funds.

It depends on your desired outcomes, risk tolerance and motivations. Some people want to be business owners and therefore are willing to start their own business or buy someone else's. Others feel there is more security in investing in financial markets. Neither is better or worse... both have some level of risk. As a business owner you have more direct control over business operations than you do as an investor.

Sounds like you prefer to invest in financial markets. I would recommend that you consult with a Financial Planner rather than taking anonymous advice offered by people on Y!A

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