The appeal of alternative asset classes has grown considerably over the last few years for a number of reasons. ETFs have opened up the doors to previously difficult-to-reach corners of the market, allowing for self-directed investors of all sizes to tap into everything from commodities to merger arbitrage strategies through the purchase of a single ticker. The increasing correlation among stocks and bonds from around the globe has further prompted many to seek out alternative assets capable of generating uncorrelated returns to broad markets [see Visual Guide: Major Index Returns by Year from 1970]. Another breed of alternative assets also exists, but unlike ETFs, these investment opportunities are embraced for their tangibility and exclusivity. Forget Stocks, Buy Stamps: Historical Hard Asset Returns Hard assets like antique cars, classic paintings, and rare stamps have long been regarded as alternative “safe havens” for those looking to steer clear of traditional financial instruments; what’s [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: ETFdb Weekly Watchlist: EWA, EWJ, SPY Hinge On Slew Of Aussie Data, Labor Reports and BOJ 3 ETF Trades To Make Before The Congress Showdown Picture Edition: Major Asset Class Returns From The 2009 Bottom Think You’re An ETF Expert? 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Leveraged ETFs
The appeal of alternative asset classes has grown considerably over the last few years for a number of reasons. ETFs have opened up the doors to previously difficult-to-reach corners of the market, allowing for self-directed investors of all sizes to tap into everything from commodities to merger arbitrage strategies through the purchase of a single ticker. The increasing correlation among stocks and bonds from around the globe has further prompted many to seek out alternative assets capable of generating uncorrelated returns to broad markets [see Visual Guide: Major Index Returns by Year from 1970]. Another breed of alternative assets also exists, but unlike ETFs, these investment opportunities are embraced for their tangibility and exclusivity. Forget Stocks, Buy Stamps: Historical Hard Asset Returns Hard assets like antique cars, classic paintings, and rare stamps have long been regarded as alternative “safe havens” for those looking to steer clear of traditional financial instruments; what’s [...]
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