Alternative Investment Options

Alternative investments can hedge your portfolio against economic turbulence.

Sharper Insight. Smarter Investing. Manage Preferences ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS Despite its name, "alternative" investments don't mean that the investment is uncommon or off the beaten path. An alternative investment is an asset that is not one of the conventional investment types, such as stocks, bonds and cash. Most alternative investment assets are held by institutional investors or accredited, high-net-worth individuals because of the complex natures and limited regulations of the investments. This includes commodities, REITs (real estate investment trusts), private equity, hedge funds, managed futures, real estate, commodities and derivatives contracts, read on. A Primer On Private Equity Private equity investing is becoming more accessible for individual investors; find out how you can get involved. Read More Hedge Funds Tutorial Hedge funds can be an integral part of a well-diversified portfolio - if you know how to choose them. Read More Investing In REITs When you buy a share of a REIT, you are essentially buying a physical asset with a long expected life span and potential for income through rent and property appreciation. Read More Commodities as Alternative Investments A commodity-linked security refers to a security whose return is dependent to a certain extent on the price level of a commodity, such as crude oil, gold, or silver, at maturity. Read More The Stages in Venture Capital Investing Most venture capital comes from groups of wealthy investors, investment banks and other financial institutions that pool such investments or partnerships. Read More Fundamental Analysis Get ahead of the market by understanding the true value of a stock and capitalize on its price. Learn fundamental analysis strategies and tools used by the most successful investing professionals. Enroll Now. You are currently subscribed as: techandgio.cpex@blogger.com Unsubscribe  |  Manage Subscriptions Investopedia, LLC, A Division of IAC. 114 West 41st St, floor 8, New York NY 10036 Copyright © 2018, Investopedia, LLC. All Rights Reserved Follow Us: