There are four main types of investments: shares, bonds, property and cash. Each has different characteristics and risks. Some people like to put their money into different types of investments to spread the risk. This is known as asset allocation. Here we look at the main types of investments and what they entail. The four […]
There’s no easy answer to this question. On the one hand, cryptocurrencies can be a very lucrative investment, providing you with the potential to earn a large profit. However, they’re also a highly volatile asset, which means that there’s a substantial risk of losing money as well. So, ultimately, whether or not investing in crypto […]
If you’re new to the investment world, you may have come across the term “ETF” and wondered what it meant. An ETF, or exchange-traded fund, is a type of investment that can be traded on stock exchanges. They are similar to mutual funds in that they are a basket of different investments, but they differ […]
No matter how strong the economy is, there will always be market downturns. And while it’s impossible to predict when they’ll happen, there are steps you can take to prepare for them. In this blog post, we will explore how to handle a market downturn. We will discuss what causes them, how to identify them, […]
There are pros and cons to venture capital. On the one hand, it can provide the seed money that new businesses need to get off the ground. On the other hand, it can be a high-risk investment, with no guarantee of success. Here’s a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of venture capital. What […]
The current state of affairs arose as a result of the Global Financial Crisis. Since 2008, the US experienced an unabated 12 year bull market fueled by four waves of money printing which increased US money supply by 30%+. The fundraising environment is a direct result of this inflation. As we enter the late innings […]
Stagflation investing is a strategy that investors use to take advantage of high inflation and low economic growth, or “stagflation.” The goal of stagflation investing is to find investments that will perform well during periods of high inflation and low economic growth. This can be a difficult task, as many investments tend to do poorly […]
NFT wash trading is the process of buying and selling NFTs in order to artificially inflate the prices and create the illusion of high demand. This practice is often used by unscrupulous NFT sellers in order to dupe unsuspecting buyers into paying more for an NFT than it is actually worth. While wash trading is […]
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer a way to invest in real estate without having to actually own or manage any property. They are a type of security that allows you to pool your money with other investors and then use that money to purchase, operate, and finance income-producing real estate. REITs can be a […]
Investment decisions are often made based on emotion rather than logic. This can lead to sub-optimal investment choices and poorer returns. In this blog post, we will explore three cognitive biases that investors need to be aware of: confirmation bias, the sunk cost fallacy, and loss aversion. We will also provide tips on how to […]