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Articles tagged: Alternative Investments

Crash Course: Private Equity Funds, Sponsors, and Investors

How is private equity structured? The PE industry includes private equity sponsors and financial sponsors who manage private equity funds. 

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We need to invest in a greener grid.

Green Investing Success Hinges on a Greener Grid

The green investing space continues to expand at break-neck speed. Clean energy, specifically, has attracted significant investment. In 2022, green energy investments topped $1 trillion – topping oil and gas […]

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Crash Course: Hedge Fund Investing Basics

Hedge funds differ greatly from private equity funds with regard to asset class, compensation, liquidity and other factors. So, what is a hedge fund?

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Peer-to-Peer Lending

Is Investing In Peer-to-Peer Lending the Right Move for Your Portfolio?

Heard of peer-to-peer lending? Accessible to retail investors, it can provide high returns and allow you to give back to small business.

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Alternative assets go mainstream

Beyond the Fringe: Alternative Asset Classes Go Mainstream

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

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Alternative Assets and the “Average” Accredited Investor Installment #12: Tangible Investments

Tangible investments, or investments in things that you can touch and physically experience, can delight both your inner child and investment portfolio.

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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.

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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.

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Angel Investing

Alternative Assets and the “Average” Accredited Investor Installment #8: Venture Capital and Angel Investing

What is the difference between angel investing and VC? The first difference is money. Angel investors invest much smaller amounts. VC takes it from there.

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crowdfunding

Alternative Assets and the “Average” Accredited Investor Installment #7: Crowdfunding Under Title III of the Jobs Act

Crowdfunding has evolved from rewards-based funding to equity crowdfunding under Title III of the JOBS Act. Is crowdfunding for you?

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