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ISBN: 9781119860280
Publisher: Wiley
Date of Publication: 2023-04-24
Format: Paperback
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Explore exciting alternatives to traditional securities in this eye-opening investment resource. In "Getting Started in Alternative Investments," a team of accomplished investment and finance experts delivers a concise and robust exploration of mainstream and alternative investments. From cryptocurrencies to streetwear, you'll learn about new opportunities for investment capturing the imagination of the latest generation of investors. The authors discuss investments as varied as catastrophe bonds and non-fungible tokens, as well as the growing influence of the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) movement on different financial instruments. This book is a must-read for individual and retail investors, as well as investment and finance professionals seeking to expand their investment horizons beyond traditional stocks and bonds.
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Navigate beyond stocks with diverse investment strategies.
Are you curious about investments outside of the usual stock and bond sphere? 'Getting Started in Alternative Investments' could be your go-to guide. It's perfect if you're specifically keen to understand how modern-day options like cryptocurrencies, peer-to-peer lending, and even streetwear can become part of your portfolio. This book stands out by not just scratching the surface but diving into the nuances of each alternative, which might be just what you need to diversify and energize your investment strategy.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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