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All Signs Point to an Inflated ETF Market (Here’s Why)
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are rising in popularity, despite legislative efforts to cool the market. According to Bank of America, the ETF market will hit $50 trillion in assets by 2030. That’s a staggering growth trajectory, considering the market only crossed the...
What Is Arbitrage In Financial Markets (And How You Can Use It)
Arbitrage exploits inefficiencies in the market that otherwise wouldn’t exist under conditions of perfect interest rate parity. Without price inefficiency (i.e., market prices on one exchange not having caught up to the real market price reflected on another), there’s...
What Are Funds Extracted From Funds?
We’re often asked, “what are funds extracted from funds?” However, a better way of phrasing this question is to ask, “what is investment income?” Investment income is simply another way of describing funds (cash) that have been extracted from investment funds or...
Why Pension Funds Now Favor Private Equity Investing
No longer are the world’s largest pension funds investing exclusively in the traditional stock and bond market. Fueled by the recent boom in alternative asset investing, pension funds are now rebalancing their portfolios and endowments to reflect a 30 to 50 percent...
What Is An Alternative Investment Fund?
To understand what an alternative investment fund is, one must first understand what constitutes a conventional investment fund. An investment fund is a supply of capital pooled by several investors to purchase a basket of securities, of which each investor retains...
What Is The Difference Between Private Equity and Venture Capital?
Although they often overlap, private equity and venture capital (VC) are not the same things. Certainly, private equity and VC are both types of financial investing interested in turning a profit by buying at a low price and selling once the asset appreciates....
What Is Private Debt Investing?
Private debt, or private credit, is one of the fastest-growing asset classes for investors. This should come as no surprise given that private credit strategies yield an average of over 8.1 percent internal rate of return (IRR). The high returns generated by private...
5 Things That Could Go Wrong In The Economy In 2020
The recent progress in trade talks between the US and China marks a dramatic turnaround in the trajectory the US economy will likely take. The US-China trade war represented a cloud over the global economy, affecting business confidence and investment. Although the...
Confiscating Gold: Why the Government Can Take Your Gold and What You Can Do About It
Did you know that it is possible for the .U.S. government to take away your gold? History proves gold confiscation is a real thing and it can happen again. Even outside of the United States. That said, the economic state of our planet goes up and down in cycles. The...
The Top Five Bitcoin IRAs for Security & Insurance
Security and insurance are probably the most important reasons people invest in an IRA. That includes a Bitcoin IRA. After all, if every investor could reliably house their retirement fund under their own mattress or in their own safe and feel okay with that, nobody...
4 Reasons Why The Cayman Islands Are A Great Place For Storing Your Gold Bullion Coins And Bars
Precious metals such as gold have enjoyed a bullish market as of late, with the price on an upward trajectory. Given the present state of affairs regarding global economic uncertainties and volatility, it’s no surprise that investors are turning to the glittering...
Offshore Gold Storage: 9 Things People Need to Know
The current state of the global economy is one of incredible uncertainty and volatility. Given the economic turmoil, many investors turn to gold as a hedge against the economic upheaval and unpredictability against fiat currency. The yellow precious metal is certainly...
Tax Liens Investing: Pros and Cons
Real estate investing is an effective strategy for diversifying your asset portfolio and building net worth. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through the trouble of owning rental properties to get a high rate of return on real estate—instead, you can try tax lien...
Inflation Hedge: 7 Investments To Consider In 2020
Inflation is the general increase in the price of goods and services and a decline in the value of a nation’s currency. Although there are broader implications of inflation on the country’s economy, it can also have a significant impact on the performance of an...
Options Trading In 2020: 6 Tips From Financial Professionals
An option is a contract that enables an investor to buy (known as a call option) or sell (referred to as a put option) an underlying asset at a fixed price over a specific period of time. Classified as a derivative, most investors use options to supplement income or...
Stock Trading Newsletters: Are They Worth It? 5 Experts Chime In
Stock trading newsletters have been in existence for decades, but their effectiveness has caused much debate. These subscription service newsletters provide things like stock recommendations or current market analysis. Yet, questions have arisen around just how...
Should You Consider Alternative Assets In An IRA? 5 Financial Professionals Weigh In
Depending on the profile of the investor, alternative assets can be a good diversifying strategy when incorporated into IRA allocation. Alternative investments can include things like real estate, precious metals, cryptocurrencies, and hedge funds, amongst others....
