Alternative assets offer a proven means of diversifying your financial portfolio away from the volatility of the markets. In the past; investors have looked to property; hedge funds or private equity to accomplish this - but the safety and high returns they sought there have perished in the wake of the 2007-2009 financial crisis. As an antidote to this; experienced investment writer Peter Temple here introduces those tangible; and often portable; assets whose returns are impressive but whose value is not so subject to unsustainable bubbles or precipitous collapse.Including everything from fine wine and rare books to stamps; art and diamonds; these alternative assets can serve as a store of value in the good years as well as in troubled times. Often with restricted supply they offer real security of value. And; though their value is concentrated in capital growth; their liquidity is often impressive; and their aesthetic appeal enduring.A detailed overview of each sector is presented; including:- the size and shape of the market; and its key historical and modern trends- collecting areas and portfolio strategies for investors of all sizes- the degree of volatility or cyclicality in the market; as well as its liquidity- the long-term returns that can reasonably be expected based on the past- whether or not there are tax advantages available- how best to buy and sell; and through whom.The book also provides extensive directory resources for where to go for more information - and where to start investing - with each tangible investment area.This comprehensive and authoritative book shows investors and their advisors how they can use tangible assets as a means of diversifying a portfolio and securing wealth for the long term. It is an essential handbook for anyone interested in making rare; valuable and often beautiful possessions a part of their investment strategy.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Bait and switch !By J. MinervinoUh. big problem. The music shown via s "Look Inside" feature is not the same as what is in this book !What a huge disappointment !19 of 20 people found the following review helpful. Great idea. but Tab is not very accurate....By MarkI purchased this book to help me figure out some of The Eagles greatest guitar lines. Unfortunately. the tab doesnt seem very accurate / authentic to me - Ive seen videos of the Eagles perfoming many of these tunes. and their hands are in different positions on the neck - compared to what this book says.The tabs are relatively close. but for someone like me who likes to get the parts bang on - esp. for the intro of a song like "Hotel California" - there are lots of small differences that all add up to the music being incorrectly transcribed. It seems to me that the music in this book was transcribed on a piano. and then converted into guitar tab.... just my 2 cents.The foreword is an interesting read. with Don Henley and Glenn Frey adding insight into each of the tunes. although having also just read the Don Felder book "My Life In The Eagles" (which was a GREAT read IMO). their words seem somewhat hollow.... at least to me.Overall. this book is a fair transcription of the material - I just wish the publisher Cherry Lane offered one like it !0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. better chord progressionsBy KabilyoCertainly thorough! surprisingly looking online for "How To Play..." videos got me to some interesting. and in some cases I thought. better chord progressions. All in all. pretty damn good.
