Alternative Investment News & Articles

What is a Hedge Fund? Protecting Investments in a Downturn
When public stock markets experience severe volatility or enter a prolonged bear market, standard retail portfolios typically suffer significant losses. For the average investor relying on traditional mutual funds, long-only index funds, or a basic 60/40 stock-and-bond allocation, a market downturn usually means watching account balances contract while waiting for

How to Calculate Your Net Worth & Why the SEC Excludes Primary Residences
For many individuals, tracking financial progress is often limited to reviewing monthly bank statements or monitoring the fluctuating balance of a retirement account. While these numbers provide a snapshot of cash flow and market performance, they do not present the complete picture of your financial health. To understand your true

What is Alternative Investing? A Beginner’s Guide to Different Asset Classes
For decades, standard investment advice centered around a simple, conventional formula: the traditional 60/40 portfolio. By allocating 60% of capital to public stocks for growth and 40% to government or corporate bonds for income and stability, investors aimed to achieve steady, long-term wealth accumulation. However, evolving market dynamics, shifting interest