5 of the Best Alternative Investments

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Our retirement portfolios consist primarily of stocks and mutual funds that invest in stocks. Some of us own bond mutual funds or bonds and almost all of our cash.

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Together, stocks, bonds, and cash are the core investment for most small investors. But few of us own alternative investments.

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Gold has some advantages as an investment in that it is considered a store of value, which is especially true during times of inflation when the price of gold goes up as other prices rise.

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Cryptocurrencies

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SPACs

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Real Estate

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Commodities

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5 of the Best Alternative Investments

Our retirement portfolios consist primarily of stocks and mutual funds that invest in stocks. Some of us own bond mutual funds or bonds and almost all of our cash.

Together, stocks, bonds, and cash are the core investment for most small investors. But few of us own alternative investments.

Gold has some advantages as an investment in that it is considered a store of value, which is especially true during times of inflation when the price of gold goes up as other prices rise.

Gold

Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (BTC) is the most well-established cryptocurrency and has the longest track record. In addition, Bitcoin has more major financial institutions involved leading to a measure of respectability and regulatory outline.

SPACs

What is a SPAC? They are also known as blank check companies. Startups can choose this route to go public instead of an initial public offering (IPO).

Real Estate

This approach is a viable and accepted way to millionaire status, as illustrated by many millionaire interviews. You need some capital to invest in rental properties, and there are risks.

Commodities

Commodities include precious metals, crude oil, natural gas, corn, soybeans, coffee, sugar, soybeans, wheat, etc.

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