The only guide to alternative investments you'll ever need the good, the flawed, the bad, and the ugly / Larry E. Swedroe, Jared Kizer.

Author/creator Swedroe, Larry E.
Other author Kizer, Jared.
Format Electronic
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Bloomberg Press,
Descriptionxxvii, 288 p. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents Real estate -- Inflation-protected securities -- Commodities -- International equities -- Fixed annuities -- Stable-value funds -- High-yield (junk) bonds -- Private equity (venture capital) -- Covered calls -- Socially responsible mutual funds -- Precious metals equities -- Preferred stocks -- Convertible bonds -- Emerging market bonds -- Hedge funds -- Leveraged buyouts -- Variable annuities -- Equity-indexed annuities -- Structured investment products -- Leveraged funds.
Abstract "Investors are actively seeking investment options other than equities, bonds, and cash that will provide diversification and improved returns. The book offers an overview of a wide range of alternative investments, explaining what each is and how it works. The author shares his opinions on which to seriously consider and which to avoid at all costs"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 253-261) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2008032685
ISBN1576603105 (alk. paper)
ISBN9781576603109 (alk. paper)

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