What are alternative asset classes (ALTs)?

Alternative asset classes are alternatives to traditional asset classes such as stocks and bonds.

Some examples of ALTs are:

  • Merchant Cash Advances
  • Life Settlements
  • First position notes
  • Tax liens
  • Real Estate
  • Annuities
  • Private equity
  • Bank notes
  • Gold

Why invest in ALTs?

True portfolio diversification

The returns from ALTs tend to be uncorrelated with stocks and bonds
Reduce risk

Many ALTs are back by a first-lien on an underlying asset.
Potential return.

Historical annual returns for some ALTs can be 10+%.

Want to learn more about ALTs?


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