What is Tokenization and Is It Right for Your Investment Strategy?
Tokenization helps democratize the investment process by enabling investors to own fractional shares of assets that otherwise have high barriers and extended lock-up periods. But if the prospect of including digital assets in an investment strategy makes some traditional investors uncomfortable because they associate blockchain-based assets with often volatile cryptocurrencies, they should know that the two asset classes are very different.
How Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain May Evolve by 2030
By 2030, Bitcoin (along with other leading cryptocurrencies) could gain enough mainstream attention that it may play a more significant role in global financial markets.
Recent Report Confirms Steady Growth in Palm Beach County
Florida is now the third most populous state in the U.S. primarily because 350,000 to 375,000 people move there each year. This population boom has impacted West Palm Beach specifically; it is now home to nearly 1.5 million residents and approximately 54,000 businesses.
Global Macroeconomic Projections to 2030
Which Technologies Will Offset Today’s Geopolitical Tensions and Environmental Challenges? As we navigate the remainder of 2024, the global economy stands at a critical juncture, shaped by a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and environmental challenges.
Distressed Real Estate is Capturing the Attention of Investors
Earlier this year, The Wall Street Journal reported that a sometimes-overlooked asset class — distressed commercial real estate — appeared to be capturing the attention of institutional investors.
The Seven Best Books on Alternative Investing
Alternative investments are those assets that fall outside of traditional categories such as stocks and bonds. For many seasoned investors, alternative investments — real estate, venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, cryptocurrencies, and others — offer a way to bring additional diversification to a portfolio because the investments generally have low correlations to more conventional assets.
Women Realtors May Be Hit Especially Hard by New Real Estate Rules
A slew of new rules recently took effect that are poised to permanently reshape how residential properties in the U.S. are bought and sold and how much realtors — most women — earn from the transactions.
Despite the Promises of AI, Gender Bias Remains a Problem
Predict generative artificial intelligence (AI) has “the potential to generate value equivalent to $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion in global corporate profits annually.”
It’s no secret that AI is growing exponentially and is poised to transform nearly every industry in the world, but it’s important to acknowledge that AI modeling is far from perfect. The reason: Like all of us, the people who do AI modeling are imperfect.
The Impact of LL Flooring’s Bankruptcy
Home improvement retailer LL Flooring is only the latest vendor to announce it’s shuttering a significant portion of its stores amid economic uncertainty.
Florida Population Spike Could Signal the Need for More Multifamily Housing
Florida recently crossed a key demographic benchmark: it is now home to 23 million residents, making it the third most populous state in the U.S.
The Avestix Approach to Integrated Investing
Some investors employ an integrated strategy as they build their portfolios. Learn how Avestix constructs its integrated investing plan as we seek to help accredited investors succeed.
Impact investing - What Does it Mean?
The goal behind all investing is to generate positive returns, but “impact investing” carries a coequal goal: creating a positive societal impact.
The Rush to Control Quantum Computing’s ‘Seismic Shift’
According to recent headlines, government officials and scientists in the U.S., U.K., and the E.U. are now putting their efforts to cultivate quantum computing into overdrive on the news that scientists in China have made important developments in quantum computing.
How Innovations in the Real Estate Market May Help Transform Real Estate into a More Liquid Investment Option
Portfolio liquidity refers to how easily an investor can sell assets without incurring a loss; illiquidity, meanwhile, refers to those assets that typically take longer to liquidate.
Industries Benefitting from Increased U.S. Import Tariffs
As global import tariffs increase drastically, several key industries and companies may be positioned to benefit. This shift towards protectionist policies may impact various sectors differently, with some potentially flourishing under new trade barriers while others encounter significant challenges.
The Avestix Venture Capital Fund: Gain Access to Companies Deploying Some of Today’s Most Cutting-Edge Technologies
Innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, financial technology (fintech), blockchain technology, quantum computing, and the “Internet of Things” (IoT) are reshaping how manufacturing, healthcare, energy, supply chain management, and other key industries do business.
The CrowdStrike-Microsoft Outage: What Went Wrong?
Last week, an IT outage of historic proportions disrupted millions of Microsoft Windows devices, leading to digital mayhem around the globe as frustrated users found themselves staring helplessly at the infamous Blue Screen of Death.
Data Reveals VC Firms That Include Women Decision-Makers See Higher Levels of Success
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. venture capital (VC) firms lack women in decision-making roles, which might help explain why only about 13 percent of VC seed money ends up in the hands of startups where women are included in the founding team.
Palm Beach Boom Could Translate into Real Estate Investment Opportunities
Spikes in earnings, businesses, population, and more in the Palm Beach County area could spur real estate investment opportunities in Southeast Florida.
Trends in Private Capital for the Second Half of 2024
Discovering the transformative trends in private capital for the second half of 2024. This period is defined by dynamic shifts driven by global economic factors and innovative market dynamics. Looking at the key trends that are changing the private capital space, backed by the latest research and market insights.