BANGALORE: Have you ever thought why do people invest? The main reason is the need for financial security. So what is the best way to attain financial security? It’s to save and invest money for a longer period of time for a stable financial security.

If you need more money you need to work more, this is the basic thought process of many. But is that money going to be pleasurable, if you don’t have the time to enjoy it? Investments make your money work for you, maximizing your earning potential.

Let’s have a look at some of the best investments to go for in 2014:

1. Stocks

You might be thinking as the market has reached at its peak, is it fine to invest in stocks. It would be the right time to invest in stocks. You can go for stocks that have low beta value.

Beta value of stocks indicates the volatility of stock compared to Sensex. Investing in low beta stocks can help you stay invested in the stock market, also it will provide your low risk compared to other stocks during the peak times.