If you are relatively new to the HYIP arena, you might find this article to be quite informative. Before we switch to specific pieces of advice, it would be a good idea to learn a few things about the HYIP world in general.

First of all, you have to realize that “high yield” always means “high risk”. Programs involved in stock exchange operations are risking their money (which is often the money of their investors) on a daily basis to generate high profits. Don’t believe those program owners who are trying to reassure you that there’s absolutely no risk involved unless you completely understand their business concept. Here we move on to another issue – quite many HYIPs turn out to be nothing but pyramid/”ponzi” schemes. They do not do any actual trading but instead pay out your interest from the deposits of new members. That way they manage to stay online for some time (no more than a couple of months), and once the influx of new funds decreases, the owners close the program, and you will never see your money again. Despite the practice of operating pyramid schemes being highly illegal in all countries, it is almost impossible to recover your money, especially if you are using e-currencies where transactions are irreversible and high levels of confidentiality apply in most cases. In order to get your money back, you would need to hire a lawyer and undergo numerous legal procedures before a court subpoena is issued to the e-currency administration. By that time the scammers will transfer your money to another account and exchange it for any currency they wish using fake personal data. The sad conclusion is: once you got scammed by an online HYIP, don’t expect to see your money again.

Secondly, treat HYIP investing as gambling. This kind of business is not recommended for big amounts of money. Even if a program you have chosen to invest in is completely legit, you can lose all of your money in one day due to a slightest shift on global financial markets whose levels of unpredictability and volatility are extremely high. If you are a rich person, planning to generate stable income from your investments with no risk of losing any funds, it would be better for you to consult your local bank. Here is also another piece of advice from us: diversify between five or six programs which look more or less credible. Do not put all eggs in one basket.

Thirdly, take your initial investment out as soon as possible. Many programs state that past performance is never a guarantee of a successful future performance. There have been numerous cases when programs started out just fine and continued to do so for a couple of months but then suddenly disappeared with no refunds being made to their members. All of your re-investments are to be made from the profits you have made with a particular program. The best way would be to re-invest half of your profit and keep the other half – in this case you are not just avoiding the risk of losing your own funds, but also making some money no matter what will happen to the program in the future. If a program is using a system of internal accounts, withdraw your interest as often as possible, not letting it accumulate on your internal balance. In case you have a choice between a compounding and non-compounding option, it would be smarter of you to choose the non-compounding one. Don’t let your greed take over you. Play safe.

People are often wondering when it is the best time to join a program. No definite answer can be given, but it’s not a wise thing to do it right after the program launches. If you have just found out about a new program, take your time to examine its website. In case the website uses numerous security features and a professional script, there’s quite a chance of this program lasting for some time. However, if the script is standard and primitive, the program’s admin might choose to run away with your money within the first two weeks or two. Another aspect concerns the return rates offered by a program. To make it simple: the higher they are, the less likely it is for the program to last.

It is also highly recommended not to put any large amounts into programs younger than a year (at least). You never know whether the program owners are honest or not and what their intentions might be. All they might intend is to scam you – in this the program will close right after a large amount of money has been deposited.

Try to avoid programs with generous referral commission (money which is paid to you for attracting new investors). Very often it’s a clear sign of a program being a pyramid/”ponzi” scheme, so it would be better to keep away from it unless you want to be held liable for the losses of those people whom you have attracted into the program. However, if you are considering a particular program, it would be a good idea to hear some feedback from those who are already invested with it.