Investment companies can be defined as the companies who are responsible for keeping the securities. These securities are related to the other companies and these securities are specifically aimed for making investments. The amount is invested in these companies by the investors and the aim is to generate profits over this amount. Sometimes instead of profits, loss is also generated. Three types of investment companies can be found which include mutual funds, closed end funds and unit investment trusts. Mutual funds are also known as open end companies while closed end funds are also known as close end companies. Every kind of company is having its own features and characteristics. Different kinds of schemes and funds are offered by the different kinds of companies. The different kinds of funds may include index funds, interval funds, money market funds, stock funds, bond funds and exchange traded funds. The performance of any investment company can be measured by the performance of the assets and securities that are owned by that company. Currently, a number of investment companies can be seen in every part of the world. It is getting a very common and popular business. The professionals in an investment company may also help the individuals regarding the investment methods that can provide them profit.

The most common and effective way of investment is the property funds. Any kind of commercial, residential, retail and industrial asset can be included in the property funds. These funds are purchased by the investors and then these are sold at more profitable rates. A number of investors can take shares in a single property and at the end the profit is distributed to all according to their amount of share. These kinds of funds do show less liquidity as compared to the investment that has been made in shares. Regular income and the capital gain are two kinds of profits that are obtained from the property funds. Two types of these funds do exist in the market. The first one is the regulated or closed property investment funds. The other one is unregulated or open property investment funds. You can select the one that best fits your needs and requirements.