| Alternative investment is a term often used by investors to describe investments not relating to stocks
and bonds. There are a wide range of investments that are described as alternative and we will explore
some of them in this section. Recent turmoil in world financial markets has
seen the value of traditional investments like stocks and shares and property
fall dramatically leading many investors to seek alternatives
Alternative investments come in many shapes and sizes including hedge funds, spread betting, Contracts
for Difference (CFD’s), venture capital, unlisted securities,
precious metals including gold & gem stones,
fine wine,
property and real estate,
buy to let,
art antiques and collectables,
classic cars
This section will guide you through a range of alternative investments with links to further reading
and advice. Understanding your market is essential and successful investors are
those that are well informed.
See also ethical and green investments.
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