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"content": "SHOULD I INVEST IN COMMODITIES ?<br /><br /><br />Like a lot of novice investors, Jeanette is curious about investing in commodities — but she hates the idea of losing money. Which makes her a bad candidate for rolling the dice with the pros speculating in the future price of oil or pork bellies.<br /><br />I am relatively new in investing. I want to know if investing in commodities such as sugar, oil and stuff like that is a safe investment. I am willing to invest a substantial amount of money, but would be sick if I lost it. Can you please advise me? <br />— Jeanette H.<br /><br />There are plenty of good reasons to bet on commodities, but if you’re new to investing that’s probably a better way to think of it: as a bet. Since you’ll be betting against experts who do this for a living, your odds probably won’t be much better than playing the slots in Atlantic City.<br /><br />Commodities speculation is about the riskiest place to deploy your savings: it’s really in a different category than investing. Commodities exchanges are really supercharged betting parlors made up of a series of hyperactive markets where you can bet on the price movements of a variety of products. The list includes precious metals, raw materials, grains and meat, oil and gas — even financial products like Treasury bills.<br />Though they carry big risks for individual investors, commodities markets were originally set up to help spread the risk of price changes among a large pool of players. Using futures contracts, for example, a farmer can sell a crop before it’s planted, even though he might get a better price in the future (which is where the name comes from.) If a boom in demand drives up prices by harvest time, the buyer of the futures contract wins. But if a bumper crop floods the market and prices plunge, our speculator could lose everything. No matter what happens, the farmer has enough money in the bank to buy the seed for next year's crop.<br />This risk-shifting helps big consumers of commodities, too. Airlines can lock in the price of jet fuel now and try to insulate themselves from a potential spike in prices next year.So when you step into the middle of these transactions, and buy one of these contracts, you’re the one stuck with all the risk. And because commodity contracts typically let you control large amounts of gold, oil or soybeans with relatively little money, small price moves have a much bigger impact on your holdings. Those price moves can be extremely rapid and unpredictable — even for the pros. Just ask anyone who was holding gasoline futures this summer when prices plummeted. Those on the losing side of that bet lost a bundle.<br />That’s why you’ll have to demonstrate to a broker that you can afford to lose that bundle before they’ll let you open an account and begin trading. (If you tell them you’d be “sick if you lost” that money, you don’t meet the test, and no reputable broker will get you started.) Still, commodities can be an important hedge against inflation V by g even if you have a relatively modest portfolio. The continuing strong growth in the global economy has created strong demand for a variety of raw materials – from oil to metals to lumber. That demand, in turn, puts upward pressure on the prices of those commodities. Since inflation can hurt other investments like stocks and bonds, some investment advisors recommend putting a small piece of your holdings in commodities. Think of it as your own hedge fund.One alternative for individual investors is to buy shares in a commodities mutual fund or an Exchange Traded Fund that tracks individual indices or a basket of several commodities. Besides hedging your bets, ETFs can also lower the costs of diversifying into commodities.But if it’s money you truly don’t want to lose, you’d better stick with Treasury bonds.<br />I have been buying $500 savings bonds for my daughters shes 2years will these amount do anything for her? Yes. And if, for some reason, the U.S. government ever defaulted on those savings bonds, we’d all have a lot more to worry about a $500 loss. There’s no question that the rising national debt is a serious problem. But the U.S. government is a long way from defaulting on it. If it did, the financial markets would nosedive, interest rates would soar, and the economy (we're talking about the global economy, here) would tank. The last major global recession, in the late 1990s, was sparked by a collapse of Thailand's currency, the baht. A default on U.S. Treasuries would mean the dollar was essentially worthless. If that were to ever happen (and, in our view, your chance of getting hit by an asteroid is greater) there would be no place to hide.<br />And there’s some reason for optimism that the debt tide may be turning. With the U.S. economy still relatively strong, and tax receipts rising, budget deficits — the reason for all this borrowing in the first place — are shrinking. And now that we have a Democratic-controlled Congress lacking the votes to override a White House veto, it’s harder to get anything done in Washington — including big spending packages loaded with goodies for the voters back home.<br />That’s not to say the debt monster has been tamed. At $8.6 trillion and growing, the interest on this debt alone came to $406 billion last year money that could be used to overhaul schools or fund cancer research.<br />But as long as the U.S. economy keeps growing, there’s no reason to believe that Uncle Andrew is in danger of reneging on the national debt in your lifetime — or your grandchildren's. As a percentage of GDP, the debt outstanding is not all that high in historical terms. As long as the government continues to collect taxes, it will have plenty of money to pay back the bonds it’s already sold. And long before a company or government gets close to defaulting on its bonds, the bond market usually picks up on the problem. The result is that borrowers facing financial trouble have to cough up more (in the form of higher interest rates) to get investors to buy their bonds.Those higher rates can be a major drag on the economy. 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Commodities exchanges are really supercharged betting parlors made up of a series of hyperactive markets where you can bet on the price movements of a variety of products. The list includes precious metals, raw materials, grains and meat, oil and gas — even financial products like Treasury bills.\nThough they carry big risks for individual investors, commodities markets were originally set up to help spread the risk of price changes among a large pool of players. Using futures contracts, for example, a farmer can sell a crop before it’s planted, even though he might get a better price in the future (which is where the name comes from.) If a boom in demand drives up prices by harvest time, the buyer of the futures contract wins. But if a bumper crop floods the market and prices plunge, our speculator could lose everything. No matter what happens, the farmer has enough money in the bank to buy the seed for next year's crop.\nThis risk-shifting helps big consumers of commodities, too. Airlines can lock in the price of jet fuel now and try to insulate themselves from a potential spike in prices next year.So when you step into the middle of these transactions, and buy one of these contracts, you’re the one stuck with all the risk. And because commodity contracts typically let you control large amounts of gold, oil or soybeans with relatively little money, small price moves have a much bigger impact on your holdings. Those price moves can be extremely rapid and unpredictable — even for the pros. Just ask anyone who was holding gasoline futures this summer when prices plummeted. Those on the losing side of that bet lost a bundle.\nThat’s why you’ll have to demonstrate to a broker that you can afford to lose that bundle before they’ll let you open an account and begin trading. (If you tell them you’d be “sick if you lost” that money, you don’t meet the test, and no reputable broker will get you started.) Still, commodities can be an important hedge against inflation V by g even if you have a relatively modest portfolio. The continuing strong growth in the global economy has created strong demand for a variety of raw materials – from oil to metals to lumber. That demand, in turn, puts upward pressure on the prices of those commodities. Since inflation can hurt other investments like stocks and bonds, some investment advisors recommend putting a small piece of your holdings in commodities. Think of it as your own hedge fund.One alternative for individual investors is to buy shares in a commodities mutual fund or an Exchange Traded Fund that tracks individual indices or a basket of several commodities. Besides hedging your bets, ETFs can also lower the costs of diversifying into commodities.But if it’s money you truly don’t want to lose, you’d better stick with Treasury bonds.\nI have been buying $500 savings bonds for my daughters shes 2years will these amount do anything for her? Yes. And if, for some reason, the U.S. government ever defaulted on those savings bonds, we’d all have a lot more to worry about a $500 loss. There’s no question that the rising national debt is a serious problem. But the U.S. government is a long way from defaulting on it. If it did, the financial markets would nosedive, interest rates would soar, and the economy (we're talking about the global economy, here) would tank. The last major global recession, in the late 1990s, was sparked by a collapse of Thailand's currency, the baht. A default on U.S. Treasuries would mean the dollar was essentially worthless. If that were to ever happen (and, in our view, your chance of getting hit by an asteroid is greater) there would be no place to hide.\nAnd there’s some reason for optimism that the debt tide may be turning. With the U.S. economy still relatively strong, and tax receipts rising, budget deficits — the reason for all this borrowing in the first place — are shrinking. And now that we have a Democratic-controlled Congress lacking the votes to override a White House veto, it’s harder to get anything done in Washington — including big spending packages loaded with goodies for the voters back home.\nThat’s not to say the debt monster has been tamed. At $8.6 trillion and growing, the interest on this debt alone came to $406 billion last year money that could be used to overhaul schools or fund cancer research.\nBut as long as the U.S. economy keeps growing, there’s no reason to believe that Uncle Andrew is in danger of reneging on the national debt in your lifetime — or your grandchildren's. As a percentage of GDP, the debt outstanding is not all that high in historical terms. As long as the government continues to collect taxes, it will have plenty of money to pay back the bonds it’s already sold. And long before a company or government gets close to defaulting on its bonds, the bond market usually picks up on the problem. The result is that borrowers facing financial trouble have to cough up more (in the form of higher interest rates) to get investors to buy their bonds.Those higher rates can be a major drag on the economy. But if you’re the one holding the bond, it’s great news for you.\nWhere can you find information corporate bond rate and the 30-year treasury bond rate? \n— Patricia H.",
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"content": "WHY GOLD INVESTMENT SHOULD BE PART OF YOUR PORTFOLIO. <br /><br />One of the biggest reasons to include gold in your portfolio is to hedge against inflation. As a value storage vehicle, gold has managed to do pretty well over time. Inflation can erode the spending power of a dollar, but gold can help you hedge against that loss of value.<br />Gold prices often move opposite to the dollar, so if the greenback weakens, gold is likely to strengthen. However, even when gold isn’t heading higher at a rapid rate, it is still considered a pretty decent way to keep from losing out to inflation.<br /><br />DIVERSITY IN YOUR PORTFOLIO: <br />If you don’t think bonds and stocks provide enough diversity, adding a little gold can help you feel more comfortable. Gold often moves opposite to the stock market. So, if the stock market drops, gold often heads higher. If you want to add some balance to your portfolio, gold can be one way to do it by diversifying your assets in a way that can partially protect you from a market event.<br /><br />IS GOLD REALLY USEFUL:<br />Some investors believe that gold isn’t just a hedge against inflation or a useful part of a diversified portfolio. They believe that there are intrinsic uses for gold.<br />Unfortunately, if you are stockpiling bullion against economic collapse, you might be in for a rude awakening. In such a scenario, will your neighbors be able to use gold? Instead, during the economic apocalypse, you might be better off with a cache of food and water <br />and the ability to hunt, fish, or grow a garden.<br />On top of that, some believe that if the United States moves to a gold standard, it will benefit from its gold stores. The chance that we will see a gold standard in the near future is pretty slim. There is so much money in circulation (paper and digital) that switching to a gold standard is impractical and highly unlikely. Our financial system would likely need to collapse completely to make such a switch feasible.<br />In the end, gold can make a fine addition to your portfolio as long as you know why you include it, and it helps you reach your long-term financial objectives. <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=blockchain\" title=\"#blockchain\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#blockchain</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=crypto\" title=\"#crypto\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#crypto</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=minds\" title=\"#minds\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#minds</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=journalism\" title=\"#journalism\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#journalism</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=news\" title=\"#news\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#news</a>",
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"content": "THE MAIN RISK OF INVESTING IN BITCOIN<br /><br />In modern society today, virtual currencies are rapidly gaining popularity. ATMs for transactions in virtual currencies are appearing in Western countries, digital money can be bought and sold on the Internet and many serious financial analytics companies have started tracking digital currency fluctuations and investment forecasts.<br />Like any other means of payment, Bitcoin, even without being a secured currency, is integrated into the existing economy. So, like everyone, carries certain risks. So far, the future of virtual currency seems promising. However, unexpected drops in the rate make even the most seasoned investors be wary.<br /><br />Warren Buffett (Warren Buffett) once said that he did not share the general enthusiasm for Bitcoin. In his opinion, this is a “mirage, a soap bubble,” and Buffett decisively does not understand either the essence of this cryptocurrency or the causes of the hype around it. Since a person whose whole life was closely connected with economics and finance, will not begin to talk in vain, it is necessary, at a minimum, to study all the risks associated with it. <br /><br />Technology Risks:<br /> The technological component always develops very quickly, and often even uncontrollably. Any user knows that Bitcoin already exists - and continues to appear almost daily - a huge number of competitors. Despite the advantage due to brand awareness and large venture capital injections, there is a real technological risk to other cryptocurrencies in the form of the potential appearance of a more advanced cryptocurrency. Investors may simply not notice the moment when their virtual assets lose their real value.<br /><br />Price variability:<br />Bitcoin cost fluctuations are completely unpredictable in the short term, which only adds to the riskiness of this asset. Financial analysts can more or less accurately predict the value of real currencies or stock quotes based on data from the outside world. But to predict exactly how much Bitcoin will cost tomorrow is almost impossible. Factors causing the variability of the value of cryptocurrency are the large volumes of exchange trading, the integration of Bitcoin with various companies, legislative initiatives of regulatory bodies and many other, sometimes disregarded phenomena. To invest in blockchain technology, you should meet with blockchain companies to hire blockchain developers.<br /><br />Consumer Protection:<br />The unpleasant fact - Bitcoin does not provide any consumer protection. A perfect transaction cannot be undone. All that remains after a failed transaction is to try to convince the recipient of funds to return them voluntarily. This is due to the fact that there is no intermediary guarantor, as is the case with bank cards. Bitcoin transactions are similar to regular cash transactions, in which there are only 2 parties. However, the property of the irreversibility of transactions in itself has little effect on the risks of investing in Bitcoin as an asset. However, the investor must also be aware of this danger.<br /><br />Theft or loss through negligence:<br />If the attacker gains access to the investor’s private secret key, he can steal the entire contents of the digital wallet. Among Bitcoin users, there are cases when, due to their own ignorance or unfortunate coincidence, they lost access to secret keys - and consequently, to their own Bitcoin wallets. In addition, the hard disk of the computer on which the cryptocurrency details is stored may break down in a trivial way, and the awkward movement will result in the deletion of the key file. To invest in blockchain technology, you should meet with blockchain companies to hire blockchain developers.<br /><br />Currency regulation:<br />Depending on the country, there are a variety of approaches to regulating Bitcoin. The absence of a well-thought-out unified system for regulating cryptocurrencies only increases the uncertainty factor regarding their future. Government agencies in many countries are concerned about using Bitcoin for speculation, money laundering, drug trafficking, and other illegal financial transactions. At the same time, with the growth of the popularity of cryptocurrencies, state structures are beginning to actively come up with various legislative initiatives that in one way or another regulate the turnover of Bitcoin and other similar currencies.<br /><br />Virtual Currency Frauds:<br />A risk is normal for owners financial assets. Potential investors should be wary if someone promises them guaranteed high profitability; offers to buy Bitcoin, when no one laid out offers to sell them; when buying or selling is surprisingly “good,” or unknown persons attempt to create a false sense of urgency of investment, leaving no time for calm thought. This risk is associated with both real currency transactions and exchange trading.<br /><br />Summing up: <br />Investing in Bitcoin today is a very risky undertaking. There is no guarantee of minimum profitability or, at least, break-even investments. All investors who are going to work with cryptocurrency today must understand what the currency is about and have a clear plan of action for all sorts of scenarios. In addition, an inexperienced investor should invest only the amounts that he is willing to lose without serious consequences. To invest in blockchain technology, you should meet with blockchain companies to hire blockchain developers. Cheers !!!!",
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"content": "THE MAIN RISK OF INVESTING IN BITCOIN\n\nIn modern society today, virtual currencies are rapidly gaining popularity. ATMs for transactions in virtual currencies are appearing in Western countries, digital money can be bought and sold on the Internet and many serious financial analytics companies have started tracking digital currency fluctuations and investment forecasts.\nLike any other means of payment, Bitcoin, even without being a secured currency, is integrated into the existing economy. So, like everyone, carries certain risks. So far, the future of virtual currency seems promising. However, unexpected drops in the rate make even the most seasoned investors be wary.\n\nWarren Buffett (Warren Buffett) once said that he did not share the general enthusiasm for Bitcoin. In his opinion, this is a “mirage, a soap bubble,” and Buffett decisively does not understand either the essence of this cryptocurrency or the causes of the hype around it. Since a person whose whole life was closely connected with economics and finance, will not begin to talk in vain, it is necessary, at a minimum, to study all the risks associated with it. \n\nTechnology Risks:\n The technological component always develops very quickly, and often even uncontrollably. Any user knows that Bitcoin already exists - and continues to appear almost daily - a huge number of competitors. Despite the advantage due to brand awareness and large venture capital injections, there is a real technological risk to other cryptocurrencies in the form of the potential appearance of a more advanced cryptocurrency. Investors may simply not notice the moment when their virtual assets lose their real value.\n\nPrice variability:\nBitcoin cost fluctuations are completely unpredictable in the short term, which only adds to the riskiness of this asset. Financial analysts can more or less accurately predict the value of real currencies or stock quotes based on data from the outside world. But to predict exactly how much Bitcoin will cost tomorrow is almost impossible. Factors causing the variability of the value of cryptocurrency are the large volumes of exchange trading, the integration of Bitcoin with various companies, legislative initiatives of regulatory bodies and many other, sometimes disregarded phenomena. To invest in blockchain technology, you should meet with blockchain companies to hire blockchain developers.\n\nConsumer Protection:\nThe unpleasant fact - Bitcoin does not provide any consumer protection. A perfect transaction cannot be undone. All that remains after a failed transaction is to try to convince the recipient of funds to return them voluntarily. This is due to the fact that there is no intermediary guarantor, as is the case with bank cards. Bitcoin transactions are similar to regular cash transactions, in which there are only 2 parties. However, the property of the irreversibility of transactions in itself has little effect on the risks of investing in Bitcoin as an asset. However, the investor must also be aware of this danger.\n\nTheft or loss through negligence:\nIf the attacker gains access to the investor’s private secret key, he can steal the entire contents of the digital wallet. Among Bitcoin users, there are cases when, due to their own ignorance or unfortunate coincidence, they lost access to secret keys - and consequently, to their own Bitcoin wallets. In addition, the hard disk of the computer on which the cryptocurrency details is stored may break down in a trivial way, and the awkward movement will result in the deletion of the key file. To invest in blockchain technology, you should meet with blockchain companies to hire blockchain developers.\n\nCurrency regulation:\nDepending on the country, there are a variety of approaches to regulating Bitcoin. The absence of a well-thought-out unified system for regulating cryptocurrencies only increases the uncertainty factor regarding their future. Government agencies in many countries are concerned about using Bitcoin for speculation, money laundering, drug trafficking, and other illegal financial transactions. At the same time, with the growth of the popularity of cryptocurrencies, state structures are beginning to actively come up with various legislative initiatives that in one way or another regulate the turnover of Bitcoin and other similar currencies.\n\nVirtual Currency Frauds:\nA risk is normal for owners financial assets. Potential investors should be wary if someone promises them guaranteed high profitability; offers to buy Bitcoin, when no one laid out offers to sell them; when buying or selling is surprisingly “good,” or unknown persons attempt to create a false sense of urgency of investment, leaving no time for calm thought. This risk is associated with both real currency transactions and exchange trading.\n\nSumming up: \nInvesting in Bitcoin today is a very risky undertaking. There is no guarantee of minimum profitability or, at least, break-even investments. All investors who are going to work with cryptocurrency today must understand what the currency is about and have a clear plan of action for all sorts of scenarios. In addition, an inexperienced investor should invest only the amounts that he is willing to lose without serious consequences. To invest in blockchain technology, you should meet with blockchain companies to hire blockchain developers. Cheers !!!!",
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"content": "NEVER MAKE THIS MISTAKE BITCOIN OR REAL ESTATE<br /><br />I know a lot of people too are stock in that situation but this two popular investment avenues, real estate and bitcoin, have been making waves in today’s market. When it comes to these opportunities, it can be difficult to discern which is the wiser investment choice for you. Both have benefits and, like all investments, carry risk.<br />If you have been considering these assets and are looking to select the option that’s a good fit for you, let’s examine the pros and cons of each investment.<br /><br />Real Estate Investment:<br />Real estate investment is the purchasing of property with the intent of renting or selling it to make a profit. This is a multifaceted investment. You can flip homes, rent business space, be a residential landlord, rent out vacation property or open an Airbnb.<br />Real estate investing can help diversify your portfolio. Property is also a tangible investment; you can pull money from it and put value back into it. With a proper purchase and research, you can bring in money while putting value into a sellable asset. Additionally, owning property comes with tax breaks.<br />However, a great deal of effort is involved when it comes to real estate investment. Keeping up with property requires regular maintenance, upgrade and repairs. Owners need to collect rent and worry about utilities, not to mention that purchasing property can be pricey upfront.<br />Also, property is not an entirely fluid asset. Although you can sell property, it can sometimes be difficult to unload. It takes time to sell, and there’s a chance you might pour a lot of money into something that does not equal out. On the other hand, people need somewhere to live, so real estate will always be a necessity.<br /><br />Pros:<br />• Tangible asset.<br />• Versatile investment opportunities.<br />• Tax benefits.<br />• High cash flow.<br />• Long-term returns.<br /><br />Cons: <br />•Not a fluid asset.<br />• Costly investment.<br />• High maintenance.<br /><br />Bitcoin Investment:<br />Cryptocurrency, the most popular of which is bitcoin, is one of the newest investment options available. These digital currencies act as a medium of exchange globally as an alternative to money. They are technological currency backed by blockchain technology.<br />One big benefit of bitcoin investment is the currency can never be inflated, since there will always be a limited number of bitcoins to go around. There’s also not much involved in purchasing the currency. You obtain your cryptocurrency wallet, purchase your bitcoin and mine. The currency is global and can be sold easily on a cryptocurrency exchange. Transactions are marked in the blockchain, which is publicly available, and bitcoin is currently in high demand.<br />However, as great as all these perks may be, there are some risk factors. Since bitcoin is an intangible asset, there’s a fair bit of room for error in exchange. The currency is entirely digital, which makes it open to cyberattacks, and security isn’t ironclad. Also, although there are only a limited number of bitcoins, there are many other types of cryptocurrency available that could inflate<br /><br />Pros:<br />Peer-to-peer system.<br />Governed by economic principles.<br />No inflation.<br />Easy to trade.<br />Long-term potential.<br />No maintenance.<br />Lower cost.<br /><br />Cons:<br />Bubble — inflates and fizzles out.<br />Not a tangible asset.<br />Security issues.<br />Little/no government involvement.<br /><br />Purchasing and investing in bitcoin is low-maintenance with the potential for high reward, while real estate is a long-term investment that could end in a big payout down the road or provide steady income. So it’s ultimately up to what you can afford and what you are willing to invest in.<br /> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=blockchain\" title=\"#blockchain\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#blockchain</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=crypto\" title=\"#crypto\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#crypto</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=minds\" title=\"#minds\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#minds</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=education\" title=\"#education\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#education</a> <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&t=all&q=news\" title=\"#news\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#news</a><br /><br /><br /><br />",
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"content": "NEVER MAKE THIS MISTAKE BITCOIN OR REAL ESTATE\n\nI know a lot of people too are stock in that situation but this two popular investment avenues, real estate and bitcoin, have been making waves in today’s market. When it comes to these opportunities, it can be difficult to discern which is the wiser investment choice for you. Both have benefits and, like all investments, carry risk.\nIf you have been considering these assets and are looking to select the option that’s a good fit for you, let’s examine the pros and cons of each investment.\n\nReal Estate Investment:\nReal estate investment is the purchasing of property with the intent of renting or selling it to make a profit. This is a multifaceted investment. You can flip homes, rent business space, be a residential landlord, rent out vacation property or open an Airbnb.\nReal estate investing can help diversify your portfolio. Property is also a tangible investment; you can pull money from it and put value back into it. With a proper purchase and research, you can bring in money while putting value into a sellable asset. Additionally, owning property comes with tax breaks.\nHowever, a great deal of effort is involved when it comes to real estate investment. Keeping up with property requires regular maintenance, upgrade and repairs. Owners need to collect rent and worry about utilities, not to mention that purchasing property can be pricey upfront.\nAlso, property is not an entirely fluid asset. Although you can sell property, it can sometimes be difficult to unload. It takes time to sell, and there’s a chance you might pour a lot of money into something that does not equal out. On the other hand, people need somewhere to live, so real estate will always be a necessity.\n\nPros:\n• Tangible asset.\n• Versatile investment opportunities.\n• Tax benefits.\n• High cash flow.\n• Long-term returns.\n\nCons: \n•Not a fluid asset.\n• Costly investment.\n• High maintenance.\n\nBitcoin Investment:\nCryptocurrency, the most popular of which is bitcoin, is one of the newest investment options available. These digital currencies act as a medium of exchange globally as an alternative to money. They are technological currency backed by blockchain technology.\nOne big benefit of bitcoin investment is the currency can never be inflated, since there will always be a limited number of bitcoins to go around. There’s also not much involved in purchasing the currency. You obtain your cryptocurrency wallet, purchase your bitcoin and mine. The currency is global and can be sold easily on a cryptocurrency exchange. Transactions are marked in the blockchain, which is publicly available, and bitcoin is currently in high demand.\nHowever, as great as all these perks may be, there are some risk factors. Since bitcoin is an intangible asset, there’s a fair bit of room for error in exchange. The currency is entirely digital, which makes it open to cyberattacks, and security isn’t ironclad. Also, although there are only a limited number of bitcoins, there are many other types of cryptocurrency available that could inflate\n\nPros:\nPeer-to-peer system.\nGoverned by economic principles.\nNo inflation.\nEasy to trade.\nLong-term potential.\nNo maintenance.\nLower cost.\n\nCons:\nBubble — inflates and fizzles out.\nNot a tangible asset.\nSecurity issues.\nLittle/no government involvement.\n\nPurchasing and investing in bitcoin is low-maintenance with the potential for high reward, while real estate is a long-term investment that could end in a big payout down the road or provide steady income. So it’s ultimately up to what you can afford and what you are willing to invest in.\n #blockchain #crypto #minds #education #news\n\n\n\n",
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