by Liam Hunt | Jan 19, 2020 | Definitions, Hedge Funds, Portfolio Management, Precious Metals
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...
by Liam Hunt | Updated: Jan 14, 2020 | Portfolio Management
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...
by Liam Hunt | Jan 7, 2020 | Portfolio Management, Precious Metals, Private Equity
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...
by Sarah Bauder | Updated: Dec 19, 2019 | Portfolio Management
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...
by Sarah Bauder | Updated: Dec 9, 2019 | Portfolio Management
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...
by Sarah Bauder | Updated: Dec 3, 2019 | Portfolio Management
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...
by Sarah Bauder | Nov 28, 2019 | Portfolio Management
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...
by Sarah Bauder | Nov 28, 2019 | Portfolio Management
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...
by Sarah Bauder | Nov 25, 2019 | Portfolio Management
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....
by Wesley Crowder | Nov 1, 2019 | Portfolio Management
Top 5 Investment Newsletters in 2018 and 2019 Before you choose one of the Top Investment Newsletters for 2018-2019, you need to understand concretely what your investment and trading objectives are first. Here we look at the differences between the major strategies...
by Sarah Bauder | Oct 9, 2019 | Portfolio Management
A Roth 401k allows investors to be entitled to the entirety of the money inside the account. However, like any investment, there are advantages and disadvantages to this type of retirement plan. In this article, 10 experts weigh on whether or not a Roth 401(k) a good...
by Sarah Bauder | Sep 23, 2019 | Portfolio Management
Concerns over global economic growth, market volatility, not to mention whisperings of a pending recession, have all made the prospect of guaranteed returns very appealing. A fixed annuity is a type of annuity contract with a life insurance company. The investor puts...
