7 Alternative Investments Financial Advisors Should Discuss With Clients
Financial advisors are as diverse in their investment styles as mutual funds. Funds can range from conservative fixed income portfolios that protect capital to leveraged ETFs that amplify the ups and downs of broad market indexes. Likewise, advisors can keep their recommendations limited to varying allocations of the traditional asset classes such as stocks, bonds, and cash — or they can employ more complex portfolio strategies involving alternative assets.