Originally published by Ben Fraser on Forbes.com. Ben Fraser helps investors navigate the alternative investment world as the Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds and co-host of Invest Like a Billionaire Podcast. Many people chalk up the success of ultrahigh net worth individuals (UHNWI) to luck or trust funds, but the truth is, most of these people...

When the economy is unpredictable and tumultuous, a few things happen...  The stock market (and retirement accounts) can have drastic fluctuations, often wiping out years of gains overnight.  People’s ‘risk meters’ go into overdrive – keeping them in jobs they don’t like, scaring them away from continued investing. Unfortunately, in this current environment, because inflation is...

Investing in industrial real estate has been an investor favorite for decades, especially for institutional investors. The industrial sector has consistently demonstrated resilience, even during economic downturns, making it an attractive opportunity due to its stability and profitability.  With the rise of e-commerce and the increasing demand for warehousing and distribution centers, the industrial real...

Just hearing the word “recession” can make any investor freeze up a little. When the economy takes a dive – where should you park your capital? Should you pull all of your money out and hunker down? Will any opportunities weather the storm? As investors, our goal is to make a return on our investment...