£10,000 to invest

[Huliganov]

Doesn't seem like a particularly good idea to invest within the UK, things are simply too expensive to be worthwhile, and starting a small business seems a little hit-and-miss too.

How can I take my £10,000 and make it profitable?

Hit me with ideas folks!

[Broken Hero]

Buy land in Latin America

[Mattt]

Buy gold.

[Fiddlemesticks]

Mattt said:

Buy gold.

Have you not seen the news - gold is down and not as attractive as it was.

Shares - buy low. sell high. There are quite a few that seem low to me.

[AdeTuono]

Not really enough to invest. Why not throw a party?

[Lord Vladimir]

time to buy bank shares?

[Ash 996 GT2]

Invest in a fezza, however, you may need to find a little more

[shadowninja]

Lord Vladimir said:

time to buy bank shares?

That Northern Rock was a good investment when it hit its all-time low.

[Maxf]

Emerging markets funds? As with most things the boat may pretty much have sailed by now though.

[sa_20v]

South Korea apparantly, but I think a few people have forgotten about the Northern bit!
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/investing/article.htm...

On a more sensible note, no not Iraq, South American funds are turning handsome profits for some:
http://anmblog.typepad.com/this_is_money_blog/2008...

[The_Jackal]

Seriously though 10 grand isnt really enough to get rich with.
What about a cleverly chosen franchise, or are you just looking for an easy quick buck?

Or how about a sthole terraced house in a run down area and rent it out to DHS people?

[Mattt]

The_Jackal said:

Seriously though 10 grand isnt really enough to get rich with.

Is it not? Several people have made fortunes starting with a lot less.

[Poledriver]

Mattt said:

Buy gold.

Friends in USA tell me that Silver is set to make huge gains in the very near future because of a shortage coupled with high demand from some industries!

[The_Jackal]

Mattt said:

The_Jackal said:

Seriously though 10 grand isnt really enough to get rich with.

Is it not? Several people have made fortunes starting with a lot less.

Yeah but not by asking for advice on a forum? I'm sure they had a certain amount of personal business sense.
Alan Sugar started off by selling ginger ale, doesnt mean anyone else can lol

[donz29]

A friend of mine is currently seeking investors in his business. £10k would buy you 2%. His business is in the service industry and they've just secured a 3 year contract with the NHS. PM me if you'd like more info.

[gtr-gaz]

donz29 said:

A friend of mine is currently seeking investors in his business. £10k would buy you 2%. His business is in the service industry and they've just secured a 3 year contract with the NHS. PM me if you'd like more info.

Best of luck to your friend, I hope he makes a success of it. I do wonder though, why such a business does not seek the entire finance from a bank. Surely that would make your friend more money, rather than having to split the profits with others?

Re: £10,000 to invest?
As mentioned already, £10k is not going to change your life whatever you invest in. The £30k from the sale of my Ultima has just gone into premium bonds for the short term. I will need to win at least £100 a month to make it worthwhile, will let you know how it works out in 6 months!

[sa_20v]

Mattt said:

The_Jackal said:

Seriously though 10 grand isnt really enough to get rich with.

Is it not? Several people have made fortunes starting with a lot less.

Easily done with ALOT less!

[Robatr0n]

sa_20v said:

Mattt said:

The_Jackal said:

Seriously though 10 grand isnt really enough to get rich with.

Is it not? Several people have made fortunes starting with a lot less.

Easily done with ALOT less!

Semi retired at 28 years old...hey I'm all ears!

[shadowninja]

sa_20v said:

Mattt said:

The_Jackal said:

Seriously though 10 grand isnt really enough to get rich with.

Is it not? Several people have made fortunes starting with a lot less.

Easily done with ALOT less!

I emailed you before but haven't heard anything...

[donz29]

"Best of luck to your friend, I hope he makes a success of it. I do wonder though, why such a business does not seek the entire finance from a bank. Surely that would make your friend more money, rather than having to split the profits with others?"

I believe the bank would only lend on the basis of being able to take a charge on a property and he doesn't own one.