Alternative Assets Archives

90-Second Lesson: How Does a Private Equity Fund Work? Explaining Sponsors, General Partners and Limited Partners

December 7, 2020
/ Investors
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Accredited Investors, Alternative Assets, Financial Literacy, Investing, Investors, Personal Finance & Investment, Private Equity,

Private equity funds can be complex. This brief guide explains the key players in PE firms, including general partners vs limited partners.

Risk-reward trade-off in venture capital

Risk-Reward Trade-Off: What 3 Venture Capital Investment Opportunities Teach Us

November 23, 2020
/ Investors
/ By Kenneth Freeman

Tags: Accredited Investors, Alternative Assets, Investing, Investors, Personal Finance & Investment, Valuation, Venture Capital,

Three venture capital investment opportunities prove that VC offers a wide range of risks alongside potential rewards.

4 Angel Investing Lessons from an Angel Group Veteran

October 9, 2020
/ Investors

Tags: Alternative Assets, Angel Investing, Personal Finance & Investment,

Want to be an angel? These angel investing lessons will help you make the right (and polite) approach with entrepreneurs.

Beyond the Fringe: Alternative Asset Classes Go Mainstream

August 25, 2020
/ Investors
/ By John Drachman

Tags: Alternative Assets, Baby Boomers, Diversification, Investing, Personal Finance & Investment, Private Equity, Retirement,

Alternative asset classes are going mainstream thanks to recent legislation and fewer publicly traded companies, but are retail investors ready?

A Brief Overview of Investing in Life Settlements

August 19, 2020
/ Investors
/ By Gary Opp
/ 2 COMMENTS

Tags: Alternative Assets, Insurance, Investing, Investors, Personal Finance & Investment, Retirement,

As seniors move to sell their life insurance policies for extra income, investing in life settlements has become a popular asset class. How can you profit?

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Can You Get Wealthy Buying Farmland as an Investment?

June 9, 2020
/ Investors
/ By Sophie Friedland
/ 1 COMMENT

Tags: Alternative Assets, Investing, Personal Finance & Investment, Real Estate Investing,

Plant-based diets, the consistently high value of farmland and new investor platforms have made buying farmland as an investment a good way to make money.

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How to Protect Your Assets Now to Cover Your Ass(ets) for Later

Tags: Alternative Assets, Estate Planning & Asset Protection, Tangible Assets, Valuation,

Whether you own real estate or antique jewelry, knowing how to protect your assets will help you avoid costly disasters and increase appreciation.

6 Reasons Private Equity Makes a Great IRA Investment Option

May 19, 2020
/ Investors
/ By John Drachman

Tags: Alternative Assets, Diversification, Investing, Private Equity, Retirement,

A private equity IRA investment has its benefits, from tax advantages to increased diversification. Learn more about this IRA investment option.

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Accredited Investor Installment #13: Closing Thoughts

May 18, 2020
/ Investors
/ By Jonathan Friedland

Tags: Accredited Investors, Alternative Assets, Diversification, Investors, Personal Finance & Investment, Risk & Assurance,

Liquid assets like stocks are not safer than alternative assets, like private equity, just because they are publicly traded. Liquidity and risk are not the same.

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5 Questions Investors Should Ask Before Making a Private Equity Investment

April 10, 2020
/ Investors
/ By Caroline Rasmussen

Tags: Alternative Assets, Due Diligence, Investors, Personal Finance & Investment, Private Equity,

A private equity investment is a major risk for individual investors. Follow this due diligence checklist to evaluate opportunities before you invest.

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