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Alternative Investments

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Alternative Investments

Alternative investments

Private equity
Investments in private (non-public) companies for development or turnaround

Venture capital
Investments in young startups with high growth potential

Hedge funds
Actively managed funds with aggressive strategies (long/short, leverage, etc.)

Real estate (commercial, residential, REIT)
Real estate directly or through investment funds (REIT)

Commodities (gold, oil, agricultural)
Commodities (gold, oil, grain), traded through futures or ETFs

Collectibles (art, wine, watches)
Art objects, wine, watches as investments

Cryptocurrencies
Digital assets (Bitcoin, Ethereum) with blockchain technology

NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)
Unique digital assets (virtual art, land in the metaverse)

Carbon credits
Rights to CO2 emissions, traded to control pollution

Royalty investments
Investments in rights to income from royalties (music, oil, grass, etc.)

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