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Here is a broad menu of asset classes and alternative investments to consider:
Real Assets
- Real Estate: Rental properties, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), land, commercial buildings.
- Commodities: Gold, silver, oil, natural gas, agricultural products.
- Collectibles: Art, vintage cars, rare coins, wine, sports memorabilia.
Private Market Investments
- Private Equity: Investing in private companies, often through venture capital or buyout funds.
- Venture Capital: Early-stage investments in startups with high growth potential.
- Angel Investing: Direct investment in startups, usually by individuals.
Intellectual Property & Royalties
- Music Royalties: Buying rights to songs and earning income from plays or licensing.
- Patents & Trademarks: Licensing intellectual property for recurring revenue.
Structured Products & Alternatives
- Hedge Funds: Pooled funds using advanced strategies like short selling, derivatives, and leverage.
- Structured Notes: Debt securities with embedded derivatives for customized risk-return profiles.
- Options & Futures: Derivatives for speculation or hedging.
Impact & Sustainable Investing
- ESG Funds: Focused on environmental, social, and governance criteria.
- Green Bonds: Bonds that fund environmentally friendly projects.
- Social Impact Funds: Investments aimed at generating positive societal outcomes.
Tangible Assets
- Precious Metals: Physical gold, silver, platinum.
- Farmland & Timberland: Income from agriculture or forestry.
- Infrastructure: Toll roads, airports, energy grids—often via specialized funds.
Income-Producing Alternatives
- Peer-to-Peer Lending: Lending money via platforms like LendingClub or Prosper.
- Annuities: Insurance products that provide guaranteed income streams.
- Royalties from Books or Software: Passive income from intellectual property.
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