- The timescale
My preference would be something for about 2 to 3 years, SSIAs will be vesting in the next while, and while it may not affect irish interest rates and inflation too much according to economists, I'd prefer to put something away beforehand. Also, if I blow all my SSIA money, I've something to fall back on, and if I don't I've a better idea of where to reinvest it. :)
- The size of the initial cashpool we're looking to invest.
Depends on the extra benefits of getting over a certain amount. Some funds require over 125k, bank accounts 150k. Somewhere around that number I think? Should be achievable with more people. Another question to add: Can we get a method which allows members to contribute money after the investment has started? Or does everyone need a fixed amount to start with?
- The nature of the returns we're looking to secure (this will help decide what we invest in)
Inflation++; Essentially something that beats a bank. Dave -- There are not more than five primary colors (blue, yellow, red, white, and black), yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.