The Big Mac Index and the Rise of Burgernomics
Learn about purchasing power parity and how the iconic Big Mac hamburger is helping people better understand exchange rates.
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What Role Can Alternatives Play in a Portfolio?
In the current climate, a traditional 60/40 balanced portfolio no longer generates sufficient returns for most investors’ needs. Alternative investments can enable investors to augment portfolio returns and/or reduce risk, when combined with traditional asset classes.
What are alternative investments?
Alternative investments continue to grow in prominence as the space evolves to increase the number and suitability of offerings available to individual investors, who were largely shut out of this space until recently.
Corruption on the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal Company bankruptcy in 1889 was the largest financial scandal of the 19th century and caused the financial ruin of thousands of investors. The bankruptcy led to losses…
Leverage and Investing
Leverage can greatly increase investment returns but comes with some big risks. Investors should determine whether the additional risk borne in pursuit of heightened returns is sufficient.
Risk versus reward: A key investing trade-off
We often hear about risk versus reward when it comes to investing, and anyone wishing to strike the right balance between the two needs to pay close attention to their objectives, investment time horizon and personal level of comfort with risk.
