Real estate equity crowdfunding pioneer CalTier partners with Rialto Markets for $5 million raise
Two companies with innovative equity crowdfunding technology have created a powerful partnership for the $10.8 billion (according to Custom Market Insights) US private real estate crowdfunding investment market. San Francisco-based private equity firm CalTier Realty has built an alternative investing platform that can be accessed by nearly any retail investor – even from their cellphone. […]
Strategies for investing in high-growth tech sectors
Ever wished you’d got in on the ground floor with the likes of Google, Apple, Microsoft or Meta? The US technology sector – worth $1.6 trillion – has, without doubt, been one of the areas of phenomenal growth over recent years; driving innovation and changing our world. Yet, with every success story there are many […]
Basic Investment Principles – A Guide
Having a set of principles by which to guide your investment strategy is a key part of growth and development as an investor. There are numerous investment principles that can be followed, however, the one that will be most applicable will depend on a range of factors, such as your access to capital, level of […]
How Brand Perception Affects Your Investments
Investors typically fill their portfolios with brands they trust. They tend to opt for investments with companies with which they agree with its goals and values as well as having an emotional attachment to the brand image. Think of electric cars, for example, and it’s hard not to be impressed by Tesla. Its pioneering approach […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Choosing the right investments
Choosing the right investments We are usually spoilt for choice when looking at what to invest in, but there are several steps you can take towards making the most of each investment. Data enables better-informed decisions to be made when buying and selling shares. Typically, this data comes in two sets: statistics on prices and […]