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Super Gains for Superheroes? Investing in Comics: A Colorful Alternative Investment

Tags: Alternative Investments, Intellectual Property, Tangible Assets,

If you think investing in comic books is a fad of the past, you could be missing out. It’s no secret that diversifying your portfolio with tangible assets is a sound choice, but how much cash can comic book investing actually rake in?

What is an Angel Investor and What Motivates Angels to Invest?

May 17, 2024
/ Investing
/ By David M. Freedman

Tags: Angel Investing, Private Equity,

What is an angel investor and what is it not? Learn the difference between angels and VCs, as well as the financial and nonfinancial benefits of angel investing.

4 Angel Investing Lessons from an Angel Group Veteran

April 12, 2024
/ Investing
/ By Stephanie Strait

Tags: Alternative Investments, Angel Investing, Portfolio Management,

Angel investing is a growing investment strategy. To be successful, angel investors need perspective, networking, and communication.

The Ups and Downs of Residential Real Estate Investments

February 20, 2024
/ Investing
/ By Tracy Treger

Tags: Personal Finance/Investing, Real Estate,

Residential real estate is abundant and leasing terms are straight forward, but heavy maintenance may fall on the investor. Are residential real estate investments right for you?

Laws of Attraction: Can a Conservative Investor Love Venture Capital?

February 14, 2024
/ Investing • Investors
/ By Kenneth Freeman

Tags: Accredited Investors, Venture Capital,

You can be a conservative investor and dabble in venture capital, despite its risks—it’s all about diversification and doing your homework.

Investing in Weed: Is It Time?

February 13, 2024
/ Entrepreneurship • Investing
/ By Billy Ray Valentine

Tags: Alternative Assets, Private Equity, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

Marijuana has now been legalized in multiple states. Many investors see this new space as an opportunity. Is it time to start investing in weed?

The Expected Appetite for Divestments

January 17, 2024
/ Commentary • Investing
/ By Michele Schechter

Tags: Financial Management, Raising Capital,

A divestment allows a company to sell off a subsidiary portion of its business to secure capital for its core business. How can this capital be used to grow a business?

Are You Smarter Than a High School Dropout? Understanding the Revised Accredited Investor Definition

December 26, 2023
/ Investing
/ By Michele Schechter

Tags: Accredited Investors,

Does net worth equate to financial literacy? Learn more about the revised accredited investor definition

The REIT Income for Retirement: 6 Reasons to Invest in REITs

December 19, 2023
/ Investing • Personal Finance
/ By John Drachman

Tags: Diversification, Real Estate, Retirement Planning,

Retirees seek diversified retirement income sources as they continue to age. REIT income may provide the risk-adjusted returns they need.

Fundless Sponsors Appeal to Individual Investors — Fewer Fees, More Specificity

December 12, 2023
/ Investing
/ By Karl Stark

Tags: Accredited Investors, Raising Capital,

No up-front fees and more details about investments are the two differences between fundless sponsors and more traditionally structured private equity funds.