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Hedge funds have become a popular topic among investors and traders in recent times. The increase in public attention started in early-2021, when retail investors on a Reddit channel known as WallStreetBets outlined morally questionable actions made by hedge funds…
Collecting appeals to young and old alike, regardless of income, location, or expertise. Looking for and finding a rare collectible is fun and emotionally satisfying. Becoming a collector is rarely a rational, deliberate process. Few financial advisors would recommend it…
The desire to accumulate physical objects seems to be inherent, present in the little girl who collects Barbie dolls or the late-night TV host who keeps 126 classic cars and motorcycles in a specially built garage. For some, the motive…
I love strange objects. The weirder the better as far as I’m concerned. Which is why I was almost giddy when I stumbled upon a Discovery Channel show called Oddities. If you’ve never seen it, Oddities profiles a couple who…
When you think of precious metals, chances are the first two that come to mind are gold and silver. Most people would be hard-pressed to name five precious metals off the top of their heads. As you invest, you often…
The stock market isn’t the only place investors stash their money for the future. In fact, most successful investors spread their money over a wide range of asset classes, from stocks to bonds to precious metals. As you diversify your…
Futures contracts allow market participants to place bets on future pricing and the direction of change in future pricing of commodities, financial products, and certain other assets and instruments. Because futures markets can be volatile, illiquid, and prone to speculation,…
Equity crowdfunding is one of the most popular nontraditional startup financing options for early-stage businesses because it offers a compelling win-win proposition for investors and founders. Equity crowdfunding platforms like the ones on this list give risk-tolerant investors access to…
When you hear the phrase “wine cellar,” what pops into your mind? I picture a climate-controlled bunker attached to a gaudy beachfront mansion. Sure, wine collecting and investing is a popular hobby among the wealthy elite and has a certain…
Translating an innovative concept into a thriving business is a complicated and unpredictable proposition. For entrepreneurs without the resources to fund a startup out-of-pocket, it’s essential to secure adequate financing — often before the nascent company has any revenues or…
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