The Three Basics of Investing By Zach Potojecki In today’s world there is a wide range of investment vehicles where an individual can place their money. There are stocks, bonds, Certificate Deposits (CDs), and many more. With different financial institutions on every other corner, how do you know which is the best option for you? In this article I will be breaking down the three most popular investment vehicles in hopes that you find what works best for you as you venture into the world of investing. Let’s start with the basics of stocks. When you purchase a share of stock, you are actually purchasing a small percent of that company. If the company does well, then the shares of that stock will increase in value. However, if the company is performing poorly, then the price of the stock may decrease. Stocks typically have higher upside potential when compared to bonds or CDs in the long run. When I mention “long run,” I’m talking about 5-10 years or more. With this...