With less than two weeks remaining before the U.S. presidential election, there’s a growing sense of uncertainty in the air. Investors are wondering how to position their money, bracing for the possibility of significant volatility and market shifts. While some hedge funds are making bold moves on so-called “Trump trades,” we at U.S. Global Investors
Facebook is awash with companies advertising investments in the social housing market. But the numbers being promised raise eyebrows for all the wrong reasons. Posing as a potential investor, we replied to Facebook ads for social housing investment schemes, and were promised returns of up to 25% a year. The average gross rental yield is
What is an alternative investment? Alternative investments (also called alternative assets) are investments that are not traditional stocks, bonds or funds. They include instruments such as derivatives, cryptocurrency, NFTs, precious metals, collectibles, commodities, real estate or private equity. Alternative investments often have these characteristics in common: They are less regulated than traditional investments. They tend
Investigative journalists : Sarah Belton A Decade in the Making In the world of art investment, where aesthetic beauty meets financial ambition, very few advisors have carved out a reputation as both a tastemaker and a results-driven strategist. Among the few who have, Darin Rogers stands at the very top—a figure whose client-first ethos and
If you’re passionate about social impact and asking what you can do beyond making charitable gifts and volunteering, there’s a world of opportunity. The capital you invest for positive financial returns can also generate positive social returns, amplifying the mark you can make. Whether you care about climate, medical innovation, women’s rights, economic prosperity or
The recent rate hike by the Bank of Japan, coupled with U.S. economic data, has triggered increased volatility in risk assets. During such turbulent times, investors should adhere to ‘The Way of the Samurai’—a philosophy rooted in maintaining discipline, adhering to an Investment Charter, and following a well-defined asset allocation and deployment strategy, advised Motilal
As part of an annual report on the wellbeing of children in the state, the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) is emphasizing the need for stronger investments into childcare. On Wednesday, the League released its 2024 Kids Count in Michigan data profile, looking at data from 2017 to 2022 or 2023 and taking stock
VGI Partners Asian Investments Ltd (AU:RG8) has released an update. Regal Asian Investments Limited has officially submitted its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024, to the ASX Market Announcements Office. The report includes a Chairman’s Letter, comprehensive financial details, and was authorized for release by the Company
Hotel Property Investments Ltd. (AU:HPI) has released an update. Hotel Property Investments Ltd. reports a slight decrease in Net Tangible Assets to $4.01 per security, while its Portfolio Value increased to $1.28 billion, up from $1.25 billion the previous year. The company maintains full pub occupancy and announces a distribution of 19.0 cents per security,
LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault has spent much of the past year investing in A.I. startups. Geoffroy van der Hasselt/AFP via Getty Images Bernard Arnault, the CEO and founder of LVMH (LVMHF), has long been associated with luxury brands and is notably the only one among the world’s richest handful who’s not from a tech background.