What are other ways of diversifying one's financial portfolio?

Question

Besides stocks, bonds,401k, IRAs, mutual funds, CDs, money market, and savings accounts

Answer 1

frankly, i think you've covered almost all of them.

there are some financial companies that offer short-term/long-term investment for your local or foreign currency.

you just have to pay a premium every quarter then get a return after 3-5 years. it's not mutual funds, since the return is guaranteed. try to check out in your area.

Answer 2

Don't forget that options trading is a valid possibility for a broader portfolio.  Options trading in itself has lots of different strategies with differing degrees of risk and reward.  For example, selling credit spreads is a very low risk, reasonably high reward strategy.  Selling covered calls is a profitable and low risk strategy if you already own some stock and want to reduce the average cost of your trade.  Selling naked puts is a slightly higher risk strategy, if you have enough capital to cover the margin.   Buying calls and puts is a lot higher risk, but has very high reward, so it is good thing to have as a small part of your portfolio.

Answer 3

Managed forex accounts might be another option for diversifying -

good site is www.managed-forex-accounts.info

Answer 4

I think you missed out commodities and real estate. Then  there are venture capitalists ( who finance and support new businesses). Private equity investments  is another way of investing in business ideas you  think will flourish in future.

Answer 5

Real estate, either directly owned or in a REIT.

Answer 6

Seasoned investors diversify their portfolio by speculating in the foreign exchange market with the help of a money manager. The purpose of such an investment strategy is to diversify and balance your overall investment portfolio. By participating in foreign exchange trading, you have the opportunity to make money when the economy is good, and more so when the economy is going bad.

Money managers are defined as a business tasked to manage the investment portfolio of an individual or institutional investor. Money managers are qualified professionals whose job is to help you get the best return for your money. They monitor the different markets to help you maximize returns.

In return for a fee, your money manager will help you develop an appropriate investment strategy, and ongoing management to help meet those goals. With fee-based management, as opposed to transaction-based management, you and your advisor are on the same side. It is in the best interest of both the money manager and client to see the portfolio grow.

Professional money managers do not receive commissions on transactions, but are paid either based on a percentage of assets under management, or earn their fees based on returns generated for your portfolio.

Hope my input helps.

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