Beyond Stocks & Bonds: What’s available to Accredited Investors?

December 20, 2023

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Exploring the Untapped Potential of Accredited Investing

Accredited investors often find themselves at a crossroads, seeking opportunities beyond the usual stocks and bonds. But what can accredited investors really invest in that taps into unexplored potential and offers potentially worthwhile rewards?

This question looms large in the minds of many family offices and RFA’s who are searching for exclusive and potentially lucrative investment avenues.

In this article, you will learn:

  • About three unique investment opportunities are accessible only to accredited investors.
  • The advantages and considerations of diverse investment types beyond the mainstream market.
  • Why Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs) with Supervest present a unique option for accredited investors.

With a world of options beyond traditional securities, accredited investors stand at the threshold of many exciting and potentially rewarding investment frontiers. Let’s explore three of them now.

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Venturing Beyond the Traditional: Alternatives

When thinking over what accredited investors can invest in beyond stoks and bonds, it can be overwhelming to consider the full spectrum of choices available. Accredited investors have exclusive access to investment vehicles that are often off-limits to the general public.

These options not only diversify portfolios but can also open doors to higher returns and unique market positions.

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The many choices that accredited investors face can be overwhelming. Photo by Kristaps Ungurs.

Private Equity: A Gateway to Exclusive Ventures

Private equity is a popular choice for accredited investors. It involves investing directly in private companies, offering a chance to be part of potentially groundbreaking business ventures.

  • The pros? Access to high-growth potential companies and significant influence on business decisions.
  • The cons? Higher risk due to lack of liquidity and longer investment horizons.

Hedge Funds: Sophisticated Strategies for the Informed Investor

Next, hedge funds offer a blend of aggressive investment strategies and the potential for higher-than-average returns. They employ a mix of traded securities, leveraging options and shorts to maximize returns.

  • The upside includes access to specialized strategies and the potential for high returns.
  • The downside? Complexity, higher fees, and increased risk.

Merchant Cash Advances: A Growth Market

An increasingly popular option for accredited investors that is noncorrelated to stocks and bonds is Merchant Cash Advances. MCAs offer a unique approach to financing, providing funds to businesses in exchange for a share of future sales.

This type of investment allows investors to engage with the growing field of business financing, offering potentially rapid returns and a valuable hedge against more traditional investments.

However, as with any investment, it’s always important to approach MCAs with an understanding of the associated risks, such as the dependency on business performance.

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Data shows that the MCA market is a growth space. Photo by Getty Images.

MCAs: A High-Yield, Diverse Investment Choice

Merchant Cash Advances offers a unique proposition. They involve providing capital to businesses in exchange for a percentage of their daily credit card sales, plus a fee. This model can lead to quicker, potentially higher returns compared to traditional investments.

  • The primary advantage is the opportunity for robust, short-term gains, tied to the success of diverse businesses.
  • On the flip side, as with any high-return investment, comes the risk of businesses not meeting their sales projections.

At Supervest, we’re delighted to announce our Q3 earnings results, showcasing that we have achieved our target ROI, fulfilling 100% of our objectives for both our 10% and 12% MCA notes.

Aligning with Supervest: Stability and Expertise

Partnering with Supervest for MCA investments adds layers of stability and expertise to an accredited investor’s strategy. Our robust vetting and due diligence procedures and our strategic approach to selecting businesses minimize risks while maximizing potential returns.

This collaboration can support accredited investors to confidently step into the MCA arena, backed by Supervest’s market acumen and long track record.

By integrating MCAs into their investment portfolio alongside stocks and bonds, accredited investors can embrace the potential for a high-return, diversified approach that goes beyond traditional stocks and bonds.

For more insights, explore our blog to learn about the potential of MCAs.

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