Best investment for the next 18-months?

It all depends on your goals, your geographic preferences and your time horizon. Of course... My personal preference is clearly shares as they deliver the best long-term return. I know there are derivatives but I understand too little about this market type and hate to invest in something I don't understand :-) Since I think - you can never be sure, right? - the US economy is close or even beyond its peak, my main investments are European and Asian shares. In addition, my cash % is currently more than 50% of my total assets as the stock markets look fairly risky. I dislike real estate as an investment vehicle since the transaction costs are very high and it can be very difficult to find a seller if you want to sell. In addition, the long-term return is typically only 1% above inflation.

well my friend, i make investment my money too, and what i do hear, invest my money to several program investment. 1.real estate 2.stock exchange 3.bonds 4.government and i use investment manager to take over and manage my money using investment and insurance company with medium risk.