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There are so many investment opportunities these days—whether it's in terms of money, information, recommendations, or asset classes—and the sheer volume of choices can feel overwhelming. Recently, some new investment methods have emerged. One such development is margin trading in equity, which allows investors to buy more stocks than they could normally afford. Through margin trading, a broker lends money to the investor, enabling them to purchase stocks at a lower upfront cost than the market price, in exchange for interest. While this method can yield high returns, many investors may not fully grasp its potential risks. Another growing trend is investing in the pre-IPO (Initial Public Offering) market. Various platforms now provide access to shares in companies before they officially list on the stock exchange. While this presents a unique opportunity, it comes with its own set of regulations and risks. Both strategies are relatively new and offer different advantages. The question remains: which is the better option? Personally, I lean towards the pre-IPO market, as I believe it holds greater potential. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Which one would you choose? #CapitalMarkets #StockMarket #Finance

Week 42 - 5 Things to Know in Investing This Week Point 5) What’s the Difference Between Active and Passive Investing? In simple terms, active investors buy and sell individual stocks regularly, while passive investors typically hold diversified baskets of investments for long periods of time. One of the key differences between the two is that active investors frequently enter and exit positions in individual equities, whereas passive investors usually invest in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) infrequently. When comparing the two, most hedge funds and portfolio managers utilize active investment strategies, while many retail investors use passive investing strategies. Registered investment advisors as a group lean hard towards passive strategies, but the best ones are excellent active investors.

Week 42 - 5 Things to Know in Investing This Week Point 5) What’s the Difference Between Active and Passive Investing? In simple terms, active investors buy and sell individual stocks regularly, while passive investors typically hold diversified baskets of investments for long periods of time. One of the key differences between the two is that active investors frequently enter and exit positions in individual equities, whereas passive investors usually invest in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) infrequently. When comparing the two, most hedge funds and portfolio managers utilize active investment strategies, while many retail investors use passive investing strategies. Registered investment advisors as a group lean hard towards passive strategies, but the best ones are excellent active investors.

After an impressive equity rally in 2023 and new all-time highs to start 2024, investors are evaluating their equity allocations, which includes where to position along the market cap spectrum. Check out our assessment of large, mid, and small caps. https://lnkd.in/eRiYewCC

I graduated college in May 2008 when the economy and world seemed to be collapsing! 😳Yet around 2010, I started paying attention to & investing in the stock market. But I had no idea what I was doing! 🤦🏾♂️🤷🏾As a result, I backed off.. However, I recently got exposed to the idea of creating passive income from the stock market through dividend paying stocks & REITS and it made sense to me!! And this is the year that financial family tree is changing! 🙌🏾 Anybody want to join me next week for the 5 day Cash Flow Creation Summit??!! Let’s hold each other accountable for changing our money mindsets!! 👏🏾👏🏾 If interested, comment “Me” below and I’ll send you some info… #ashleymfox #cashflowcreation #landentitlementexpert #urbanrevitalizationpro #commercialdeveloper #commercialrealtyspecialist #commercialinvestor

Gone are the days when private assets were just for institutional investors and the super-rich. Today, they’re open to a much wider audience. Take a look at how endowment investing has evolved over the past century: ▪️ Fixed Income: Once dominant, now significantly reduced. ▪️ Equities: Rose in mid-20th century, reflecting increased market confidence. ▪️ Real Estate: Fluctuated but remained a smaller part of portfolios. ▪️ Alternative Assets: Major growth since the 1980s, pioneered by investors like 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗮𝗹𝗲, including private equity and digital assets. CHART 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? #Operations #BusinessGrowth #WebStreet

BlackRock now controls a formidable 44% of the European ETF market and they're not slowing down – announcing the launch of two new active ETFs. For competitors, it seems the race is for second place. Yet, despite the European market's €1.9 trillion size lagging behind the US's $8.8 trillion, its rapid growth outpaces the US, doubling assets in just five years. As retail investors gain momentum using trading apps and institutions lean towards more cost-effective, easily traded options, we're seeing a shift that could redefine investing trends across Europe. #ETFs #EuropeanMarket #BlackRock #InvestingTrends #FinancialInnovation #WealthManagement

As summer begins, most investors take a step away from their desks and are happy to enjoy the returns that 2024 has already provided. We think these months offer compelling opportunities for investors to reevaluate current asset allocations and take a forward-looking view instead. https://lnkd.in/g6SeMhdj

🔎 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 #MidMarket 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 in overall still challenging fundraising environment Rede Partners LLP’s latest Liquidity Index for H2 2023 found out by surveying 120 institutional LPs worldwide – with Europe and North America standing out as favorite regions for investors.   𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 👇🏻   🙌 LPs continue to show strong interest in Lower #MidMarket Buyouts, with 50% planning to increase their exposure over the next 12 months (+8%pt compared to H1 2023). #MidMarket Buyouts are favored by 46% - also up by 8%pt.   🥇 Demand for the lower end of the #Buyout segment clearly surpassed Large Buyouts (10%) and other strategies such as Private Credit (with 31% in 3rd place), Growth Equity (21%) and Secondaries (14%).   🌎 LPs expressed a strong appetite to deploy capital into #NorthAmerican- and #Europe-focused funds as they value them as the world’s most mature and diversified PE markets. The US specifically is also seen as being somewhat insulated from the direct impact of geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures.   𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫?   According to the study, LPs are seeking liquidity as pessimism prevails over exits 🌵 Small and Medium-sized companies are typically less dependent on a single exit channel i.e. IPOs as they can be sold through multiple routes to a large universe of strategic and financial buyers.   This structural advantage has also been reflected in our own fund of funds programs, where the number of exits in 2023 has remained constant year on year. On average, the capital invested has more than tripled across all company divestures over the past year.   ▶️ Link to the study in the comments!   #CapitalWithCharacter