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Alternative Assets

56 posts

A broad collection of pieces on non-traditional investments, from infrastructure and real estate to cultural assets, renewables, and beyond.

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Private Markets & Alternatives

Art as an Investment: Market Dynamics, Valuation, and What Investors Should Know

Fine art is emerging as a compelling alternative asset as record auction prices, blue-chip demand, and institutional collectors push art investing into private markets, portfolio diversification, and long-term wealth strategies.

November 26, 2025

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October PMI – The Private Equity S&P, Plus AI’s railroad problem

The launch of the S&P Private Equity 50 benchmark, addressing private equity performance measurement. Plus, challenges in AI infrastructure investments.

October 14, 2025

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Financing Justice: Inside the Growing Market for Litigation Investments

Litigation finance has emerged as a viable investment asset class, offering uncorrelated returns by funding legal claims in exchange for settlement shares.

October 7, 2025

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The OBBB Effect: What It Means for Clean Energy Projects

New fees, rescinded federal support, and shorter tax credit windows are reshaping project economics, pushing developers toward private financing, tighter timelines, and strategic adaptations.

September 30, 2025

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Stablecoins as Rails for Private Credit: Why Transaction Infrastructure Matters

Stablecoins present a transformative solution for private credit, enabling instant, low-cost transactions while addressing traditional banking inefficiencies.

September 16, 2025

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Kicking Off a New Era in Football Finance

Private capital is transforming European football, with US investors increasingly buying minority stakes in clubs, while private debt and multi-club ownership expand.

September 10, 2025

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ABF, Private Credit and what it means for investors

Asset-Based Finance is emerging as private credit’s next growth engine, offering investors diversification, downside protection, and a complexity premium across consumer, commercial, and real asset categories.

August 26, 2025

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ABF Infographic

August 25, 2025

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Macroeconomy & Policy

Higher Returns, Higher Risk: The Coming Revolution in Your 401(k)

Recent news on 401(k) plans to include alternatives like private equity and crypto, promising higher returns but posing significant risks and complexities for investors.

August 19, 2025

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Macroeconomy & Policy

The Illusion of Diversification: Why S&P 500 Concentration Pushes Capital Toward Alternatives

The S&P 500's increasing concentration in a few tech firms undermines its role as a diversified investment. Investors are shifting towards alternatives for true risk diversification and resilience.

August 18, 2025