Alternative Investments

Introducing Alternative Investments 101, your one-stop shop to fully understand what the deal is with crowdfunding, commodity investing, cryptocurrencies, precious metals, real estate, and even collectibles! According to Blackrock, alternative assets are projected to earn more than 30-40 percent returns annually! This is in comparison to the 7 percent returns that the stock market has historically yielded. If you're not investing in alternatives, you're missing out!

Ray Dalio, one of the world's most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he's developed, refined, and used over the past 40 years to create unique results in both life and business - and which any person or organization can adopt to help achieve their goals.

We are entering a golden age of alternative investments. Alternative asset classes including private equity, hedge funds, catastrophe reinsurance, real assets, non-traditional credit, alternative risk premia, digital assets, collectibles, and other novel assets are now available to investors and their advisors in a way that they never have been before.

Investment funds with great performance and potential often fail for one simple reason—the enormous challenge for investor relations and fundraising professionals to raise the necessary capital to make the fund profitable. The only book to tackle this critical issue, Marketing Alternative Investments builds on the experiential wisdom and best practices from numerous thought leaders in the industry and provides a comprehensive look at investor-centric marketing and fundraising strategy.

Are you underwhelmed with the way your traditional 60/40 portfolio has been performing lately and wondering why? Do you suspect there might be better ways to invest your money, but aren't sure what they are? What about all those "alternative" investments you keep hearing so much about in the media, such as commodities, real estate, emerging market funds, and, of course, that darling of pirates, Medieval monarchs, and radio talk-show hosts everywhere: gold?

Learn four simple, slow breathing techniques to calm your emotions and leave you stress-free. In addition, these forms of breathing will improve cardiovascular health and your sleep and will also reduce inflammation. Breathing expert Eddie Stern guides you through these practices and also explains exactly how and why they work. These techniques are also a boon to mindfulness and meditation. So tune in, relax, and get ready to take some deep, life-changing breaths through Eddie Stern’s excellent coaching.

"Hedge Funds Decoded: A Guide to Alternative Investing" unveils the fascinating world of hedge funds, offering a comprehensive perspective on this distinctive class of alternative investments. Delve into the realm of hedge funds, grasp their strategies, and understand their role in diversified investment portfolios. This book explores the intricacies of hedge funds, including their diverse investment approaches and risk management strategies. It equips you with the knowledge to navigate the universe of hedge funds effectively, from understanding their historical performance to evaluating ...

This book is an invitation to awaken the healing power of mind through inspiring images and sounds, mindful movements, positive perceptions, soothing feelings, trusting confidence, and the realization of openness. The healing principle on which these exercises are based is the universal nature and omnipresent power envisioned in Mahayana Buddhism. Yet for healing, we don't have to be believers in any particular faith.

So You Want to Start a Hedge Fund provides critical lessons and thoughtful insights to those trying to decipher the industry, as well as those seeking to invest in the next generation of high performers. This audiobook foregoes the sensational, headline-grabbing stories about the few billionaire hedge fund managers to reach the top of the field. Instead, it focuses on the much more common travails of start-ups and small investment firms. The successes and failures of a talented group of competitive managers show what it takes for managers and allocators to succeed.

Spiritual Power of Man's Word Man's word is Spirit in man. Words are sounds occasioned by the vibrations of thoughts. Thoughts are vibrations sent forth by the Ego or Soul. Every word that leaves your mouth ought to be potent with your genuine soul vibration. Words in most people are lifeless because they are automatically put forth into the ether, without being impregnated with soul force. Too much talking, exaggeration or falsehood used in connection with words is just like shooting bullets out of a toy gun, without the gun powder.

Prepare to excel in the CAIA Level I Exam with "Conquer the CAIA Level I Exam: Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Study Guide." This comprehensive guide is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the first level of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst program. The study guide covers all essential topics, including ethics and professional standards, quantitative methods, private equity, real assets, hedge funds, and structured products. Each chapter provides clear and concise explanations, practical examples, and in-depth insights into complex ...

This book contains the playbooks that took me from sleeping on my gym floor to owning a portfolio of companies that generate $200 million per year in less than a decade. Want to know the biggest difference between those two time periods? How many leads I was getting.

"America's Freedom Coach" Dr. David Phelps unpacks a blueprint for high-income doctors, dentists, and small business owners to stop trading time for dollars and make their wealth work harder for them—without handing over to a suit on Wall Street with fingers crossed. This book is the ultimate guide to creating sustainable, predictable cash flow through alternative investing without ever meeting a tenant or fixing a toilet.

Confronted by the terrifying trends of the early twenty-first century – widening inequality, environmental destruction, and the immiseration of millions of workers around the world – many economists and business leaders still preach dogmas that lack evidence and create political catastrophe: Private markets are always more efficient than public ones; investment capital flows efficiently to necessary projects; massive inequality is the unavoidable side effect of economic growth; people are selfish and will only behave well with the right incentives.

Introducing "Profitable Trading with Futures Contracts" - your comprehensive guide to mastering the art and science of futures trading! Are you ready to dive into the exciting and potentially lucrative world of futures contracts? This eBook is designed for investors and traders of all levels, providing the knowledge, tools, and strategies you need to start generating profits in this dynamic market. Beginning with an introduction and history of futures contracts, the book takes you on a journey through 30 insightful chapters, covering a wide range of topics essential for your success in ...

Beatrice Leal’s personal life is complicated between her divorce and her precocious six-year-old. But the job she loves is the one thing she counts on to be straightforward—that is, until her boss’s own divorce prompts a move from NYC back to Ireland. Now Bea’s in Ireland twice a month for work. It’s wreaking havoc on the custody agreement she and her moody ex are sorting out while he lives downstairs in the brownstone they co-own. And to top it off, her company’s new CTO turns out to be the boy who once broke her heart: Jack Sander.

The DeFi Summer of 2020 seems like a long time ago, nearly three years from this book's publication. Some prices of tokens then, such as ChainLink, Synthetix, and Aave, catapulted dramatically. While prices have come down substantially over the last few years, the growing landscape of decentralized finance platforms, applications, yield mechanisms, and staking services has grown significantly. These ways are the most common channels of conducting DeFi, but there are quite a few others, including venture capital funding, alternative investment banks, unique funding structures, and many less ...

Unlock the secrets to becoming a smarter investor with "Mastering the Markets." This comprehensive guide covers essential strategies for diversifying your portfolio, exploring alternative investments, and managing risk with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned investor, this eBook provides practical insights on market psychology, alternative assets like real estate and commodities, and advanced hedging techniques to protect your investments and achieve long-term success.

Unlock the Secrets to Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investment! Are you ready to transform your financial future with property investment? Real Estate Investing for Beginners: How to Start Building Wealth Through Property is your ultimate guide to navigating the dynamic real estate market and achieving your investment goals. What's Inside? This comprehensive guide breaks down every essential aspect of real estate investing with simple, easy-to-understand language. You'll explore: Setting Your Investment Goals: Learn how to define clear, achievable investment goals and assess your ...

In Getting Started in Alternative Investments, a team of accomplished investment and finance experts delivers a concise and robust exploration of mainstream and alternative investments. From cryptocurrencies to streetwear, you'll learn about new opportunities for investment capturing the imagination of the latest generation of investors.