Passive income is generated with less effort used to maintain it. Generally, this type of income is tied to some form of investing. It allows for an accumulation of wealth without a person’s direct involvement once the initial investment has been funded.

Rental properties, financial portfolios (stocks, bonds) or private business investments are capable of generating regular cash flow. Each build wealth using various tools from interest payments, dividends, or shares. And of course, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) comes into play with a guideline that defines passive income for tax purposes.

Some passive investments pay immediately, most gain momentum over time. You can build an investment portfolio to create a diverse source of short-term cash flow while accumulating long-term investments. Before you dive into passive income investing, be sure you understand what’s involved.

Investment Portfolio as Passive Income

Financial portfolios offer a variety of passive income ventures. Get your money working for you since you’ve spent a good portion of your life working to earn it. Stocks, bonds, and money market funds have proven to be good sources with yields that can contribute to the growth of your wealth.

Let’s say you found the stock and purchased shares. Now you have to wait for them to perform. Yes, you need to monitor its performance periodically. The concept is to earn more money than you invested. If the stocks increase in value, you can sell for a profit or keep it as a long-term investment to profit from further growth. It is important to remember that all investments carry risk. Make sure to speak with an investing professional to gain a better understanding of how to best build the equity portion of your portfolio.

• It is important to do the research and buy stock in companies that will perform well in the long term as this will increase your wealth sustainably.
• Select a productive and in-demand market segment with growth potential.

Buying bonds is a form of lending money in exchange for scheduled interest payments. Bonds mature over time, and the issuer must repay your principal investment at maturity. Do the research, since every investment has some level of risk. 

• Purchase bonds from proven sources preventing any loss of your investment. This is easily done when working with a asset manager.

Although passive income may not involve daily management or business involvement, it does require some research and analysis about the market and the business risk. Look for cash flow and growth prospects without real-time involvement as well as the historical track record of the company that you wish to purchase, and remember to think about the time horizon of your investment strategy.

If you are considering opportunities for generating passive income, work with a financial advisor. They can answer your questions and provide helpful advice.

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