What are Alternative Assets and should I consider them?

What are Alternative Assets and should I consider them?

Author: Vu Kiet Tran November 16, 2024 Duration: 1:01:59
Most of us are invested in the "market" in traditional assets such as stocks, ETFs, and bonds. Our investment portfolio ride the roller-coaster that is the market. Can we invest in assets that are not correlated to this roller-coaster? The answer is "yes". One way to diversify our investment portfolio is using Alternative Assets (also known as Private Equity). What are the pros, cons, caveats, and risks? We will address these questions in this episode.   To leave comments and feedback, please email me at HMFHD2020@gmail.com.   The Code Green Financial Conference will be on Feb 15th, 2025 in Toronto at the Old Mill Inn. Registration is now open! If you are interested in attending the Code Green Financial Fluency conference for healthcare professionals, please visit us at: https://codegreenfinancial.com/  

Ever feel like managing your money is a diagnosis you just can't crack? How is my Financial Health, Doc? is a space built specifically for healthcare professionals-from residents to seasoned surgeons-who are experts in the human body but might find their own financial picture a bit blurry. Host Vu Kiet Tran creates candid conversations where the complexities of investing, debt management, and building wealth are broken down without judgment. Here, the often-taboo questions about salary negotiations, side hustles, and planning for a secure future are not just allowed, they’re the entire point. Each episode feels like a consult with a trusted colleague, blending practical business principles with an understanding of the unique pressures and irregular income streams common in medicine. You’ll hear real stories and straightforward strategies that connect the dots between physical well-being and financial fitness. This podcast recognizes that a healthy career requires a solid economic foundation, offering actionable advice to help those who care for others start feeling more confident about caring for their own financial future. Tune in for a dose of clarity that goes beyond the clinic.
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