"Topic: What are the best financial Instruments to invest in 2017“Successful investing is about Managing risk, Not avoiding it” – Benjamin GrahamAfter a disappointing 2016, „Will there be a Financial crisis in 2017?? is the question which popsup in every investors head. But as said in the quote, investment is all about managing risk, andwhen the market is low, the prices are always good. Now let check out the best financialinstruments to invest in the promising 2017. Table of Contents? Equity Market: ...................................................................................................................................... 2? Mutual Funds ........................................................................................................................................ 2? Real Estate............................................................................................................................................. 3? Gold ....................................................................................................................................................... 3? Fixed Deposit ......................................................................................................................................... 4 ? Equity Market: Though stock market has had its setback in the past due to global financial crisis andother political issues, Equities has out-performed other investment options in the longterm. This stands true to India and other countries. This has attracted many retailinvestors in the recent past. Better regulations have also aided in making stocks the bestfinancial instrument to invest in. ? Mutual FundsWhen thinking about investing in Stocks, The first question which comes in everybody?smind is, direct investment or mutual funds? This isn?t surprising!The key features of mutual fund which makes it best investment options are:? Portfolio Diversification? Professional Management? Affordability? Liquidity? Transparency? Regulatory FrameworkMutual funds are management by professional and trained investors. These moneymanagers are responsible for creating a diversified investment portfolio and constantlymonitor our investments. So Equity mutual funds would be the best option for peoplewho want professionals to manage their investment.? Real EstateFor years, Real Estate investment was considered a safe investment option. And in thepast decade this sentiment has been true also.In the years 1988 to 1994, the real estatebusiness boomed in India. But post 2000, real estate priceschart has stunted. Most of themetro cities in India have also suffered the same effect. Experts comment that like anyother market, the real estate market also moves in cycles. Hence, the market might boomin a long run, which makes this a better financial investment in the long run. ? GoldGold is known to be the most robust mode of investment for both experts and layman.And Gold hasn?t disappointed the investors in the past. Only in 2017, the gold priceswitnessed a stumble, but experts believe that this is only transitory. In the past, investingin Gold meant buying physical gold in the form of jewels and coins. But in the recentyears things have changed and Investment in gold can be done in three forms. ? Physical Gold? Gold ETF?s (Gold Exchange Traded Funds) Online? Gold Mutual FundsGold Exchange traded fun is similar to buying proportionate ownership in gold withoutpossessing in physical, which makes it convenient to investors. Gold Mutual funds isinvesting in the Companies engaged in gold mining. "