An IRA is one of the most common retirement savings accounts on the market. But for many investors, who are accustomed to relying on an employer-sponsored 401(k) or a similar plan, choosing between IRAs can feel like a mystery, and the choice between a Roth IRA vs traditional IRA option can feel like a puzzle […]
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With the market roller coaster ride that the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in, you could be forgiven for seeking solid ground. You know, reliable assets you can count on to deliver returns, even in market downturns. And as an alternative investor, you’re in the right boat to invest for stability. Here’s a look at when and […]
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Diversifying your investments entails more than merely balancing your portfolio’s equities and bonds. Fine art and other alternative assets may also have a place in your portfolio. The wealthy elites are no longer the only ones collecting and investing in art. You can diversify your assets and perhaps locate something pleasant to hang on the […]
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A good investment doesn’t always have to be a stock or a bond. These are considered traditional investments and often make up the bulk of most investors’ portfolios. An alternative investment is anything that isn’t a stock or a bond that may provide some sort of return. So things like art, real estate, hedge funds, […]
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When you begin to think about diversifying your portfolio, art always seems a tempting starting point. Stories of artworks selling for well past the asking price regularly make the news, and we’ve all seen the incredible amounts an old and valuable painting can go for. But when you start to enter the art market, you’ll […]
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Taking a Closer Look at Four Off-Kilter Assets That Can Diversify Your Portfolio and Form a Stable Counterbalance to Your Stocks There are four main categories of asset concepts: Cash, stocks, bonds, and one final miscellaneous bin for everything that doesn’t quite fit into the first three. It’s the latter of these investable areas, the […]
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Alternative investments are financial assets that do not fit into one of the standard investment categories. Stocks, bonds, and cash are all examples of typical investments. Alternative investments include private equity or venture capital, hedge funds, managed futures, art and antiques, commodities, and derivatives contracts. The term “alternative investment” is commonly used to describe real […]
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Are you one of the 56% of Americans who own stocks? It’s the vehicle of choice for dividend investing, yet far too many investors don’t know what dividend investing is. And if you aren’t familiar with dividend investing, you’re missing out on an opportunity to grow your money even further. Here’s a look at dividend […]
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As you grow more confident with investing, chances are that you will start to expand your portfolio beyond standard stocks and shares. If you are an art fan, then it makes a lot of sense to expand your investment to encompass something you are passionate about, and having knowledge in this area can be very […]
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The traditional asset types that most investors are used to dealing with include things like stocks, bonds, and cash. Alternative assets, on the other hand, are … well, something different. They’re true “alternatives” to the tried-and-true investable asset classes, and they are on the rise, increasingly impacting capital markets and mainstream business, according to the […]
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