What happens when you have an asset that can’t be readily converted into cash? And what if you could actually earn money on that scarcely-traded asset? We’re talking about the illiquidity premium, one option for long-term investors with fixed-income securities. Of course, the illiquidity premium is a much-debated topic (some analysis even calls it a […]
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Alternative investing presents a whole new universe for investors to pump up their portfolios by adding resources that have the inherent capability to generate non-correlated returns. Alternative investments differ from stocks and bonds, and their liquidity is one of the reasons why. Most investors battle with the comparison and contrast between liquid and illiquid investment […]
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Gold and art are both promising alternative investment classes. However, the two differ in more ways than one — especially in terms of their returns. From 2000 to 2018, the Artprice 100 index grew by 8.9% yearly, while the gold price had an annualized growth of 6.36%. In this article, we’ll cover all you need […]
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What is Liquid Capital? Liquid capital refers to the amount of cash or assets that can be easily converted into cash within a short period of time. Cash, checking and savings accounts, short-term investments and marketable securities are all liquid assets. Companies utilize liquid capital as an important measure of financial health and stability. It […]
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Top investible collectibles in 2022 include handbags, contemporary art, comic books, sports memorabilia, NFTs, and classic cars.
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Alternative investments long lived on the periphery of the global investment landscape, but have recently made their way into the mainstream. In just 15 years, alternatives have grown from 6% to 14%, making $13.4 trillion of the global market in 2018, and they’re expected to grow between 18-24% by 2025. This rapid growth is largely […]
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When investing, risk and reward go hand in hand. Some investors are willing to take on more risk if there is a potential for greater reward, while others prefer to invest in more stable and secure investments even if it provides only a moderate return. This is called an investor’s risk tolerance. Risk tolerance plays […]
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Investment decisions often come down to the question of risk vs reward. While individual risk tolerances can differ, a diversified investment portfolio is still the most common strategy to minimize the potential for loss. One of the easiest ways to do this is by looking at the correlation between different assets and deciding on an […]
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Diversified income streams can make it so that while uncontrollable financial shifts may affect some portions of your income, other income streams may be less affected. This can limit the risk to your finances. What Are Income Generating Assets? Income-generating assets are commonly known as financial resources that can produce a recurring profit over time. […]
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The secondary market is where investors buy and sell previously issued securities, it is what most people think of as the “stock market.”
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“High risk, high reward,” is something you may have heard in regards to investing — but what are those investment risks? How are they measured? And how can investors mitigate them? Managing the tradeoff between risk and reward is at the center of most investment decisions, so to properly make this tradeoff it is useful […]
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