Alternative Investments
Alternative investments are financial assets that don’t fall into conventional investment categories like stocks, Mutual Funds, Fixed Deposits, NPS, Gold, bonds, and cash. These investments can offer unique opportunities for portfolio diversification and potentially higher returns.
Type of Alternative Investments
Real Estate
Commercial Properties, REITs, Real Estate Development Projects and rental properties.
Private Equity
Direct Investment in Private Companies, Leveraged Buyouts, and Venture Capital
Hedge Funds
Actively Managed Investment Pools using sophisticated strategies
Collectibles
Art, Wine, Vintage Cars, rare coins and other valuable collectible items.
Commodities
Physical goods like precious metals, agricultural products and energy resources.
Cryptocurrencies
Digital Assets and blockchain based investments
Benefits of Alternative Investments
Reduces overlall portfolio risk through non correlated assets
Opportunity for above market returns in inefficient markets
Protection against inflation through real assets
Buying Decision Basics
What to consider while selecting an alternative investment product.
Alternative Investments often have longer holding periods.
Requires thorough research and understanding.
may require significant initial capital.
Different regulations than traditional investments