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Do Real Assets Outperform Stocks and Bonds?
The Pros and Cons of Real Assets You know what they say about investing in land: “They’re not making any more of it.” And you may have heard people say this about investing in wine: “If I run out of money, I can always drink it.” The point is, real assets, whether land and water, […] Read More
Liquid Alternatives Feel More Fluid to New Investors
Over the last decade, investors have pursued alternative investments that rival hedge funds without the same risks. The result: liquid alternative funds. Read More
Alternative Assets and the “Average” Accredited Investor Installment #11: Investment in Hedge Funds
Investment in hedge funds has become available to a wider audience in recent years. Learn how a hedge fund investment works. Read More
Assets in the Red (and White): Can Investing in Wine and Wine Funds Add Stability to Your Portfolio?
Investing in wine has historically offered greater annual returns than both stocks and bonds. Learn about wine funds or how to make a DIY wine investment. Read More
The Term Sheet: An Overview of Investor Rights and Controls in VC Investments
The provisions of a venture capital deal, known as a term sheet, include liquidation rights, management participation and exit rights. Read More
An Investor’s Guide to Productive Assets, Physical Assets and other Tangible Asset Types
Why Buy Farmland if You’re Not a Farmer? Tangible Assets Explained Individuals invest in tangible assets (called physical assets, hard assets, fixed assets and more, depending on the asset itself) because they are generally considered more stable in value than most commonly traded sovereign currencies and securities. When the world economy falters, many investors move […] Read More
Film, Fine Dining and West Side Story: a Warning on Risky Investments
Vanity Investments are All for Show “Hamilton” drove the masses to Broadway in 2016, making it seem as though Broadway shows were the next exciting investment. Through 2018, shows like “Harry Potter,” “Hello! Dolly” and “Frozen” were still bringing in record-breaking profits. The very next year, a summer purge saw early final curtains for several […] Read More
Is the Private Market Defeating the Public Market?
Regulatory changes and the burdens of public finance have led IPOs to lose value. Now, companies and investors are finding value in the private market. Read More
Are You Smarter Than a High School Dropout? Revising the Accredited Investor Definition
The SEC is considering wider access to private offerings. Does net worth equate to financial literacy, or should the accredited investor definition change? Read More
The Ups and Downs of Residential Real Estate Investments
Residential real estate is abundant and leasing terms are straight forward, but heavy maintenance may fall on the investor. Is residential property for you? Read More