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By Dr. David Edward Marcinko; MBA MEd CMP™
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What Is an Alternative Investment?
An alternative investment is a financial asset that does not fall into one of the conventional investment categories. Conventional categories include stocks, bonds, and cash. Alternative investments can include private equity or venture capital, hedge funds, managed futures, art and antiques, commodities, and derivatives contracts. Real estate is also often classified as an alternative investment.
QUESTION: But what about a medical, podiatric or dental practice?
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An Alternate Asset Class Surrogate?
A medical practice is much like an alternative investment [AI], or alternate asset class in, two respects.
- First, it provides the work environment that generates personal income which has been considered generous, to date.
- Second, it has inherent appreciation and sales value that can be part of an exit (retirement) or succession planning transfer strategy.
Conclusion
So, unlike the emerging thought that offers Social Security payments as a surrogate for an asset classes; or a federally insured AAA bond – a medical practice might also be considered by some folks as an asset class within a well diversified modern investment portfolio.
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