While stocks and bonds remain the cornerstones of most retirement portfolios, allocating a portion of your investments to alternative asset classes can provide diversification benefits and opportunities for higher returns. The ultra-wealthy understand this well, with high-net-worth individuals allocating between 30-50% of their portfolios to alternative investments. Alternative investments encompass a broad range of asset…
Private equity refers to investing in private companies that are not traded on public stock exchanges. By providing capital and expertise, private equity firms aim to increase the value of these companies before eventually exiting through an IPO or sale. Private equity investing offers higher potential returns than public markets but also comes with unique…
Retirement is supposed to be the golden years when you get to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. However, more retirees nowadays struggle to generate enough income from traditional retirement vehicles like Social Security and savings accounts. This has created a retirement income crisis that requires thinking outside the box. That’s where alternative…