Explore exciting alternatives to traditional securities in this
eye-opening investment resource
In Getting Started in Alternative Investments: Understanding the World
of Investment Strategies, 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.
In this book, the authors discuss investments as varied as catastrophe
bonds and non-fungible tokens, as well as the growing influence of the
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) movement on different
financial instruments. It also examines:
- More "traditional" alternatives to typical securities, like venture
capital, private equity, and real estate-related investments
- "Modern" alternative investments, including alternative finance (e.g.,
peer-to-peer lending), insurance-linked securities, and impact
investing
- Niche assets, such as intellectual property (e.g., royalties and
patents), fractional ownership of collectibles, and income-sharing
agreements
Getting Started in Alternative Investments is a must-read book for
individual and retail investors, as well as investment and finance
professionals seeking to expand their investment horizons beyond
traditional stocks and bonds.
