Before you invest your hard earned cash into anything, it is wise to educate yourself on the options you have available to you.
I for one consider myself to be quite diligent in the area of researching before purchasing, and I think decisions I make are better for it.
If you’re looking to start investing, you should seek financial advice firstly, but also make sure you’re getting into something that’s going to suit your needs. Are you after a quick return, or looking for something with long term growth? Why are you investing? And what are your goals?
Here is a link to a website that relates to all things investing. I hope it provides you with some interesting reading and helps educate you before you invest your money in anything.