Alternative investments such as hedge funds, private REITS, and MICs, have been growing in popularity over the past two decades. Savvy investors like them because of their low correlation with traditional stocks and bonds. That allows for diversification and capital...
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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS: THERE ARE BIG BUCKS IN THOSE BOTTLES OF PREMIUM WINE
While most wine enthusiasts relish as they sip a glass of a prime vintage, others defer gratification in exchange for financial rewards in the future. Sometimes for decades. When talking alternative investments, premium wines are growing in popularity. Investors...
WILL HEDGE FUNDS STILL GENERATE POSITIVE RETURNS IN TODAY’S CHOPPY FINANCIAL WATERS?
Hedge funds are a wealth management investment vehicle that pools capital from individuals (or institutions). They seek to achieve superior, positive returns (“absolute returns”) regardless of market conditions. Despite their reputation for being extremely risky,...
DIVERSIFYING A PORTFOLIO WITH ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS AND THE CANADIAN EXEMPT MARKET
Interest in alternative investments is growing as investors mix up their portfolios and increase their returns. This asset class refers to areas outside the three major “traditional” types. Those are cash, bonds, and stocks (there is a grey area regarding some mutual...