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Alternative Investments

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Stay informed on alternative investments, such as crypto assets, crowdfunding and real estate, so you can understand how to best approach them.

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a form of financing a company. Start-ups can use crowdfunding to raise money for operations, expansion, and more.
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Crypto Assets

Crypto assets are digital assets that use cryptography (a method to secure data), peer-to-peer networking, and a public ledger to create, verify, and record transactions.

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Foreign Exchange

Foreign exchange or forex is traded around the world in a decentralized market based on simultaneously buying one currency and selling another.
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Hedge Funds

A hedge fund is an investment fund that uses advanced investment strategies, and invests in just about anything.
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Promissory Notes

A promissory note is an unconditional promise made by a borrower to pay interest and repay borrowed money by a specific date or set of dates.

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Real Estate-based Securities

Real estate-based securities represent an indirect investment in something related to land.

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Crypto Quiz

Test Your Crypto Asset Knowledge.

QUESTION 1/10
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain are the same thing.
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