Could Alternative Investments Help You Beat The Market?
If you've spent most of your working lifetime investing in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as a means to fund your retirement, kids' college education, or other significant expenses coming down the pike, you may find these types of investments to be safe and steady but boring. On the other hand, purchasing rental real estate or investing in precious metals could mean receiving late night emergency phone calls or having to purchase a fireproof safe to store relatively illiquid assets.