We often get newbies emailing us asking whether or not investing in HYIP’s is worth the time and the risk. This is a great question and the short answer is “it all depends”.
First of all, the main question you must ask yourself before investing in any HYIP is: “Do you plan on investing money that you will definitely need in the future?” In other words, is your life going to be made worse off if you lose the money that you plan to invest? Unlike secure Stocks, Bonds, and other financial investments, HYIP’s differ in that they are more like a game of poker than a true investment. As an HYIP investor you must be able to tell if the Program admin is bluffing or telling the truth. Are there signs of a bluff, such as; massive advertising campaigns, cheap hosting of the site, warnings from other investors, or extremely high payout claims? If so then you can avoid that particular program. The problem is that not everyone is a poker (HYIP) expert. It’s often hard to distinguish between a bluffer or an honest admin.
Also just like poker, you shouldn’t go in expecting to play one hand and leave a winner. You must bring enough...