Blue Chips

Yes as it is traded on the stock exchange. You can do so when the market is open

Learn to invest on your own. Why take the chance of having your funds locked up in an endowment that offers uninspiring returns? Not to mention costly funds that won't lead to something decent? Buying into a few reits and ssb may potentially offer something on par if not better, returns wise, with the option to liquidate without much costs. Do examine the reits to see if they fit what you are looking for before buying into them. Hope this helps

If you still have 1k, i strongly suggest that you first save up to 6 months of expenses in a bank account as a rainy day fund. If you have already done so, perhaps you can spend more time on your own personal education to have a deeper understanding of investments so that you are able to utilise your money better. With prices tumbling down since the start of this year, it may be a good opportunity to start picking out undervalued stocks when the crisis do come!

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