Alternatives are investment options beyond the typical stocks, bonds and cash found in most portfolios. They can be tangible assets like precious metals, or they could be financial assets like private equity or hedge funds. Alternatives tend to be riskier than traditional assets, which means investors usually have to meet certain criteria to access them. Here’s a closer look at alternatives and some of the most common options available.   What is an alternative investment?   An alternative investment is a financial asset that does not fall under a conventional [...]

When you’re in a traffic jam on the highway, you may find yourself trying to merge into whichever lane is moving fastest at the moment, only to find yourself falling behind drivers that stayed in one lane the whole time. In the same way, you may feel the urge to time the stock market, attempting to put your money in and take it out at just the right moment—a behavior that can work against you. The market fluctuates, sometimes unpredictably, and often discipline and a steady hand are more effective [...]

A brief review of Amazon Restricted Stock Units and the implications for Amazon corporate employees. Please reach out for further questions!