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Diversification is possible by considering other retirement investment options and can end up giving higher returns in a portfolio of retirement where investing. Some alternative investing options to look at include:
Property: This can be done through buying rental houses that can generate income from renting them out or even get value appreciation over time. Direct property investment is one way to do it; the second option is through real estate investment trusts (REITs) which allow your money to participate in real estate without having to deal with tenants.
Private equity and venture capital: Accredited investors have the opportunity of participating in private equity and venture capital funds, which are used to invest in companies not available to the public. Although these may be lucrative investments they often come with higher risks and take more time for you to get any significant gains.
Precious metals: Gold, silver and platinum metals serve as protection against inflation and economic uncertainties. You can invest in physical metals directly or you may prefer exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds that mimic their performance.
Commodities: There are several types of commodities, such as oil, natural gas, agricultural products, minerals etc., where there might be substantial added value beyond just price increases. The common ways of investing commodities include futures contracts, ETFs, mutual funds or vehicles targeting specific commodities sectors.
Property: This can be done through buying rental houses that can generate income from renting them out or even get value appreciation over time. Direct property investment is one way to do it; the second option is through real estate investment trusts (REITs) which allow your money to participate in real estate without having to deal with tenants.
Private equity and venture capital: Accredited investors have the opportunity of participating in private equity and venture capital funds, which are used to invest in companies not available to the public. Although these may be lucrative investments they often come with higher risks and take more time for you to get any significant gains.
Precious metals: Gold, silver and platinum metals serve as protection against inflation and economic uncertainties. You can invest in physical metals directly or you may prefer exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds that mimic their performance.
Commodities: There are several types of commodities, such as oil, natural gas, agricultural products, minerals etc., where there might be substantial added value beyond just price increases. The common ways of investing commodities include futures contracts, ETFs, mutual funds or vehicles targeting specific commodities sectors.
