Volatile markets may be a little unsettling, but it's important not to forget the fundamentals of investing.

Are you interested in investing but don't know where to start or don't have the time? The answer is simple; a managed fund. A managed fund not only gives you access to a diverse range of investments, it's managed by a professional. And there are other benefits of a managed fund.

Before you make any investment decisions, it's important to understand the relationship between risk and return.

As with most things, to make sense of what you are hearing or reading, it helps if you understand the language. To help you make sense of what's going on, we've deciphered some of the jargon.