Below is a summary of the relative
differences between the investment characteristics of the three
asset classes.
These are general comments only, though, and
depend on a number of variable factors, such as the investment
duration you choose.
| Characteristics |
Cash and
Fixed
Interest |
Property |
Shares |
| Returns |
Lower |
Medium |
Higher |
Investment Time
Frame |
No minimum |
At least three
years |
At least five
years |
| Risk |
Lower |
Medium |
Higher |
| Income Focussed |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Growth Focussed |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Inflation Hedge |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Liquidity |
High |
Low |
High |
|
