Get to know Let’s Talk Alts
A starter on this educational video series about Alternative Investments.
Watch this quick intro on what to expect from this educational video series on Alternative Investments.
FOR MANY INVESTORS, Alternative Investments may be unfamiliar territory. The Let’s Talk Alts video series seeks to shed light on the wide spectrum of strategies under the umbrella of Alternative Investments, so that individual investors who may be eligible to access these asset classes know what potential benefits they bring to a well-diversified portfolio, as well as what risks they may pose. “Alts” comprise a variety of holdings, including equity in private companies, infrastructure and real estate. Spend time with the videos in the Let’s Talk Alts series and remember to speak to an advisor about what Alternative Investments may be able to bring to your portfolio and if you qualify.
Important Disclosures:
Opinions are as of the date of the video and are subject to change.
Each video contains its own additional important information and relative risk disclosures that should be reviewed carefully.
Alternative Investments are speculative and involve a high degree of risk.
Alternative investments are intended for qualified investors only. Alternative Investments such as derivatives, hedge funds, private market offerings, and funds of funds can result in higher return potential but also higher loss potential. Changes in economic conditions or other circumstances may adversely affect your investments. Before you invest in alternative investments, you should consider your overall financial situation, how much money you have to invest, your need for liquidity, and your tolerance for risk.
When considering the appropriateness of mutual funds or Alternative Investments, please be aware that there are significant differences between these investments which will cause their investment portfolios, performance, tax treatment and other factors to differ. These differences include the types, availability and diversity of securities that can be purchased, economies of scale, regulations and other factors applicable to their management.
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Get to know this growing access point for above-market yield potential, where investors help finance middle-market businesses.
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What is the private equity secondary market?
Delve into this expanding area of Alternative Investments offering access to more mature funds and the potential for a shorter path to returns.
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