Rialto Markets’ online Knowledge Hub opens way to accessing $113.5 billion crowdfunding and secondary trading marketplace
Rialto Markets’ online Knowledge Hub opens way to accessing $113.5 billion crowdfunding and secondary trading marketplace Tempted to get involved in the crowdfunding and secondary market revolution for private securities but don’t know where to start? Then help is at hand. The crowdfunding phenomenon raised $113.52 billion last year, according to Pitchbook data, a year-on-year […]
Having a diverse investment portfolio
Having a diverse investment portfolio Diversifying your portfolio provides safety in numbers and boosts your chance of multiplying your investment. Conversely, narrowing your investment to single sectors, industries, markets, or geography dramatically increases your portfolio’s exposure to financial risk. In short, remember the old saying: ‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket’. Also, rather […]
Private company crowdfunding – a quick guide for issuers and investors
Private company crowdfunding – a quick guide for issuers and investors Crowdfunding is a method used by private companies (those not listed on a stock market such as the NASDAQ, FTSE, or NIKKEI) to raise capital from the public. The ‘public’ includes accredited investors using a regulated online investment platform or a dedicated investment link […]
How liquidity impacts investing
How liquidity impacts investing Liquidity is a term used in finance to describe how easy or difficult it is to buy or sell an asset in a market without affecting its price – in other words, how simply an asset can be exchanged for cash. Many private companies struggle to create cash events and liquidity […]
If I’ve doubled my money, is it time to sell?
If I’ve doubled my money, is it time to sell? Risk and investment go hand in hand, and the skill is being able to manage risk against potential reward. It can be difficult for an investor to resist the urge to protect and hoard any investment gains, harder still to avoid the temptation to try […]
What constitutes an accredited investor?
What constitutes an accredited investor? Rule 501 of the Securities Act 1933 – an act passed after the Wall Street Crash of 1927 and during the Great Depression – defines an accredited investor by income and net worth in the following ways: A person with an annual income exceeding $200,000 or a joint income with […]
Key financial and personal considerations before investing
Key financial and personal considerations before investing Investment risk refers to how much capital you invest in return for potential gain. But the greater the risk, the higher the potential reward or loss. And risk is a complicated concept with many disparate factors influencing its size, including the individual investor’s own circumstances. You must do […]
Managing market volatility
Managing market volatility Market volatility is an investment term that describes when a market experiences a period of unpredictable and sometimes sharp price movements. People often assume market volatility is to blame when prices fall, but it can also refer to sudden price rises too. Keep a level head Market volatility is a normal part […]
What an issuer must know and have in place to start a private company crowdfunding raise
What an issuer must know and have in place to start a private company crowdfunding raise Crowdfunding is a good option for high growth private companies – particularly start-ups and those who want to remain private while aiming for rapid scalability. However, before launching a crowdfunding raise, private company issuers must consider whether this is […]
RIALTO MARKETS – our glossary of financial terms
RIALTO MARKETS – our glossary of financial terms Any investor or an issuer looking to discover more about the financial markets and how they work faces a jungle of arcane terminology and acronyms. So let our jargon busters help you find your path… Issuer An issuer is a legal entity that develops, registers, and sells […]