Stocks and shares are where you buy a small piece, or slice, of a company. You could earn money if they pay you a part of their profits (called a dividend), or if the stock of that company grows in value, and you later sell it for a profit. These are the riskiest, and although the potential profit is higher, so is the potential loss.

ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are like a basket of stocks, allowing you to invest in lots of companies at once. This diversifies and lowers your risk of a loss. Since you’re investing in so many other companies, if one doesn't do well, you don't end up losing as much as if you went all-in.

You could also buy real estate - which means investing in properties, but because that requires a mortgage (home loan) and a lot more money to begin with, it’s something you could look at later down the road.

Sorted's article on Property Investment 🔗might be useful when you'd like to look into it!