The only guide to alternative investments you'll ever need the good, the flawed, the bad, and the ugly /

"Investors are actively seeking investment options other than equities, bonds, and cash that will provide diversification and improved returns. The book offers an overview of a wide range of alternative investments, explaining what each is and how it works. The author shares his opinions on whi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Swedroe, Larry E.
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Other Authors: Kizer, Jared.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Bloomberg Press, 2008.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Real estate
  • Inflation-protected securities
  • Commodities
  • International equities
  • Fixed annuities
  • Stable-value funds
  • High-yield (junk) bonds
  • Private equity (venture capital)
  • Covered calls
  • Socially responsible mutual funds
  • Precious metals equities
  • Preferred stocks
  • Convertible bonds
  • Emerging market bonds
  • Hedge funds
  • Leveraged buyouts
  • Variable annuities
  • Equity-indexed annuities
  • Structured investment products
  • Leveraged funds.