INVESTING YOUR MONEY
INVESTING IN A FIXED DEPOSIT
To invest in a fixed deposit, contact a bank, or a financial institution of your choice and place your money with it. At the end of the fixed period of the investment, you must go for the money invested, unless you decide to invest for another fixed period.
BUYING SHARES OR BONDS
To buy shares or bonds, contact a stockbroker who will buy the instrument on the stock exchange, such as the Lusaka Stock Exchange for you. The minimum amount you can invest in shares or bonds depends on the price of the share or bond you want to buy and the minimum number of shares that can be transacted.
A stockbroker is an agent licensed to buy and sell shares and bonds on behalf of investors. A list of licensed stockbrokers is available at the Securities and Exchange Commission. The time it takes to get the shares or bonds bought for you and the price at which you buy the shares or bonds will depend on the conditions on the market. Shares and bonds that are in a great supply can be purchased easily, while those that are in great demand may take some time to be purchased.