The two main types of investors are institutional investors, who are professional investors who invest business funds on behalf of organizations, and retail investors, who are private investors who invest their personal money in select securities on their own accord.
To become an institutional investor, earn at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics or business and gain experience in a specialized area of investing, like real estate, stocks, venture capital or angel investing.
To become a retail investor, study investment strategies and develop a targeted plan to build a portfolio that aligns with your financial interests and includes your preferred securities, like stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
