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Author: Bill Clark

As the world becomes increasingly volatile and unpredictable, young investors are starting to look beyond traditional stocks and bonds in search of alternatives. According to a recent article in Fast Company, Gen Z traders are choosing alternative assets over stocks … Continue reading

Investing in Challenging Times

Investing in Challenging Times

Investing in recessionary times can be a challenging proposition for investors, as economic downturns can lead to volatile markets and declining asset values. However, for private market investors, recessionary periods may present a window of opportunity to make strategic investments … Continue reading

2023 IPO Outlook

2023 IPO Outlook

2022 has seen a completely different IPO landscape than 2021, with 186[1] companies going public so far this year through traditional IPOs, direct listing, and completed SPAC mergers. In comparison, a historic 516[2] IPOs were completed in 2021. Could 2023 … Continue reading

Trends and Industries to Watch 2023

Trends and Industries to Watch 2023

As we enter 2023, there are several industries that private market investors may want to keep an eye on. These industries may be poised for growth and could provide investors with opportunities. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning First and foremost, the technology … Continue reading

Reg CF Investment Limit Changes

Reg CF Investment Limit Changes

Inflation has been increasing in 2022, with the U.S. reporting an annual inflation rate of 7.1% for the 12 months ended November 2022[1]. In response to rising inflation, many banks have increased the interest rate of savings accounts, and the … Continue reading

Metaverse Explained

Metaverse Explained

The Metaverse is broadly described as a hypothetical future iteration of the Internet facilitated by virtual reality and augmented reality headsets. The use of virtual reality headsets allows users to become visually and audibly immersed in a 3D world to … Continue reading

History of Alternative Investments

History of Alternative Investments

In today’s times, alternative investments can be considered any financial instrument excluding traditional asset classes like stocks, bonds, or cash-related instruments. There are many types of alternative investments like private equity (PE), venture capital (VC), hedge funds, real estate, commodities, … Continue reading

The Portfolio Magic Number

The Portfolio Magic Number

When evaluating investment opportunities, diversification can be an essential part to managing investment goals. Diversifying your investment portfolio is considered a way to help balance the inherently risky nature of investments. How many companies should an investor have in their … Continue reading

The Rise of AI

The Rise of AI

In the 1950s, a generation of scientists, mathematicians, and philosophers were fascinated with the concept of artificial intelligence (AI). Humans use available information to help solve problems and make decisions, so how can machines use that same learning process to … Continue reading