Tired of Stocks and Bonds? Here Are 5 Alternative Investments

Introduction Canadian investors! Ever feel like the world of stocks and bonds is a bit too vanilla? I remember feeling the same way until I stumbled upon the fascinating world of 5 alternative investments you've never heard of. Today, I'm going to share details with you.

Before getting started we need to understand why putting all your eggs in one basket is a bad idea. I knew someone who invested everything in tech. He was riding high until the market correction. It was a painful lesson in diversification. Alternative investments can add flavor to your investments, reducing volatility and potentially boosting risk adjusted returns. Let’s get started!

Investment #1: Private Credit

Private credit usually offers stronger yield and total return potential, helping investors diversify their portfolios. Select private credit fund structures provide liquidity relative to traditional private credit funds. This type of investment has been around for a long time but not accessible to retail investors. This has changed now! investing in private credit has become accessible for Canadian investors. Investment #2: Apartment REITs Ever dreamt of owning apartment units without taking out a mortgage or making significant investment? The financial world has made it possible for Canadians to be part owners of apartment units through Trusts; with as little as $5,000 you can be part of the Canadian apartment market. Investment #3: Farmland Investments Investing in farmland is possible without having to buy land yourself. You can be an investor and ride the farmland market without worries. Farmland is tangible, and people always need to eat. Investment #4: Collectible Cars Many wealthy investors diversify by purchasing collectible cars; they can be a fun and potentially lucrative investment depending on their rarity. But remember, they do need care.

Investment #5: Storage Properties Investing is self-storage properties may help you diversify your portfolio. We love tangible assets; this is one of them. Many Canadians use self-storage units to store their belongings. Now it is possible to invest in storage properties! How to Evaluate Alternative Investments The first thing is to understand risk and return characteristics of each investment. Learn how these investments work, what makes them profitable? what affects them the most? These are a few questions that we need to ask ourselves. I'm here for you if you have any questions or want to learn more. Reach out to me by email at gkaraiskos@argosynet.ca or directly message me from any social media platform.

Happy to help,

Georgios Karaiskos

Disclaimer:  The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Argosy Securities Inc. Neither Argosy nor its affiliates accepts any liability whatsoever for any loss arising from any use of this report or its contents. This does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned. The information contained herein may not apply to all types of investors. Please consult a professional before making an investment decision.

 Forward Looking statements: Certain information set forth in this material contains forward-looking information. Forward Looking Information is subject to risks and uncertainties and cannot be relied upon as guarantees of future performance. The information contained herein is based upon what the writer believes to be reasonable; the writer cannot assure that actual results will be consistent. Undue reliance should not be placed on them.Historical analysis does not reflect future returns. Investing involves risk.