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5 Benefits of International Diversification

As savvy goal-based investors know, diversification is one of the keys to long-term portfolio success. We all know that it’s unwise to keep all our eggs in one basket, which is one reason investors often turn to alternative investments such as private equity real estate or venture capital to balance their portfolio and hedge the risk of more common investments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Yet there are more ways to think of diversification than simply the industry or type of fund you’re investing in.

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Real Estate: The Alternative Investment Your Portfolio Needs to Win

“There’s no way to outperform the stock market by investing only in the stock market.” So to achieve higher returns and surpass the limitations of the stock markets, investors are turning to alternative investments such as private equity real estate. And the numbers keep confirming it: real estate is a great investment.

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BRICS: South Africa Gains Financial Security Through Global Alliance

With the second highest GDP in all of Africa and a luxury real estate market with growth that is outpacing most of the world, South Africa is one of five developing economies to keep an eye on. Since joining BRICS in 2010, South Africa has gained a greater influence and exponentially more trade opportunities in the global market to boost its own economy.

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Buy-and-Hold Investing: The #1 Choice for Savvy Investors

As the best gardeners know, reliable, long-term growth takes time and careful cultivation. The same is true for a successful portfolio. The buy-and-hold investment strategy involves buying and holding investments for a long period of time, which allows the market to move through its natural cycles without negatively impacting the portfolio. These strategies focus on the long-lasting, underlying value of each investment and aren't affected by day-to-day market swings.

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