Dividends are a significant part of stock returns over time and one of the biggest draws for many investors. In fact, many investors build their portfolios around stocks with strong dividends. But what if you could earn even more money on your stock dividends? You can’t predict how the stock market will turn or what […]
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It’s nearly impossible to predict a downturn but there are some ways to be prepared. Whether it’s a short-term stock market selloff or a full-on downturn, portfolio managers have many tools at their fingertips to ensure that investments are protected. Investors can inquire with their portfolio managers and pour through fund brochures to understand what […]
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These days, it seems like every cryptocurrency is adopting smart contracts as a way to make themselves more appealing to investors. Bitcoin, the reigning king of cryptocurrency, recently launched the Taproot update which has one crucial benefit: unlocking the potential for smart contracts. Which begs the question: what is all the fuss about smart contracts? […]
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Did you know that 87% of investors plan to maintain or increase their allocation of alternative investments over the next 12 months? After all, with the nail-biting roller coaster that was the stock market in 2020, more and more investors are interested in investing beyond the traditional stocks and bonds to ensure that they have […]
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Once the purview of niche hobbyists and the tinfoil hat crowd, cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular among everyday investors. In fact, 13% of Americans invested in cryptocurrency in 2020, and China pivoted away from a crypto crackdown to call Bitcoin a legitimate investment alternative. But for alternative investors, cryptocurrencies pose some interesting questions. For example: […]
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These days, if you’ve spent any time in alternative investment (or even regular investment, for that matter) it seems like all anyone can talk about is cryptocurrency. And hey, there’s a lot to be excited about. After all, China recently took a progressive investment step by calling bitcoin an investment alternative, a sign that the […]
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Thinking of trying alternative investments? You need unique alternative investment solutions to handle them. Here are a few options for ordinary investors. Investing is so much more than just stocks and bonds. In fact, there’s a whole wide world of alternative investments out there, and they’re a great way to insulate your portfolio against stock […]
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Looking to try your hand at alternative investments? Here’s a list of alternative investments that every investor should know. Did you know there’s a whole world of investing out there beyond Wall Street stocks and bonds? In fact, stocks are only part of the picture—and some of the most dynamic asset classes fall under the […]
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Are alternative investments risky? Yes—like any other investment. Here’s a look at the unique risks investors need to know. Once upon a time, alternative investments were the playground of the ultra-rich. These days, though, a whole new world of investments is available to ordinary investors like you. Alternative investments are not suited to everyone—no investment […]
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There’s a lot of buzz about alternative investments, but…what are they? And how do they work? Here’s a breakdown on alternative investments for dummies. Once upon a time, alternative investments were the playground of the rich. They were the kind of investments that you picture when you imagine the Hollywood vision of investing—men in suits […]
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If you have a windfall burning a hole in your bank account, here’s how to invest extra cash for financial success—whatever that means for your unique situation. It’s been a good month. Maybe you’ve been putting in extra hours at work and the boss noticed. Maybe your side hustle is finally raking in some money. […]
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