Getting Started in Alternative Investments

Editeur: Wiley
Auteur(s): Matthew Dearth, Swee Yong Ku
Edition: May 2023
Nombre de pages: 304

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