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Alternative Investment
The short answer
Any investment that is not a conventional asset class such as stocks, bonds, or cash, e.g., private equity or collectibles.
What is Alternative Investment?
Any investment that is not a conventional asset class such as stocks, bonds, or cash, e.g., private equity or collectibles.
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