This blog will explore ideas, news, and other interesting information related to alternative investing. Though we may discuss general macro finance, investing, economic issues and even more traditional investments like equities, bonds, and RE - the main focus will be on other options such as crowdfunding, crypto, collectibles, and more.
7 Aug 2024 2 minute read 1 comment davidgyoung
This is NOT investment advice. Investing in startups is risky whether it is via StartEngine or any of the other platforms. Liquidity may or may not be an option for an extended period of time. We took a break in July and intended to do so in Augus...
9 Jun 2024 5 minute read 1 comment davidgyoung
This is NOT investment advice. Investing in startups is risky whether it is via StartEngine or any of the other platforms. Liquidity may or may not be an option for an extended period of time. Let's see if we can toss out a few names on a monthly...
19 May 2024 2 minute read 1 comment davidgyoung
At first, it seemed odd that there was little to no real reaction to the BOJ attempting to end YCC after so many years. There was and always is some type of market reaction, but the collective shoulder shrugging from the investment community seemed...
16 May 2024 2 minute read 2 comments davidgyoung
The purpose of this post is to follow up on a prior post about Bitcoin allocation gaining momentum. First, a couple of recent posts from this platform: Bitcoin Allocation Gaining Momentum - Part 1 BOJ Ends YCC After 20+ Years Supporting UST and Nobod...
2 May 2024 4 minute read 0 comments davidgyoung
This is NOT investment advice. Investing in startups is risky whether it is via StartEngine or any of the other platforms. Liquidity may or may not be an option for an extended period of time. Let's see if we can toss out a few names on a monthly...
25 Apr 2024 1 minute read 2 comments davidgyoung
Maybe grab a little piece just in case? Well, that's what Mass Mutual did and they are the oldest firm in America in the most boring and "lets' watch paint dry" space possible - insurance. First, a couple of recent posts form this platform: BOJ Ends...
11 Apr 2024 3 minute read 0 comments davidgyoung
Sure seems like there are warning flares sent from time to time from those at the highest levels of the financial industry and markets. To wit - recent commentary from those dealing with the riskiest instruments and odd suggestions from the Fed abou...
31 Mar 2024 5 minute read 0 comments davidgyoung
This is NOT investment advice. Investing in startups is risky whether it is via StartEngine or any of the other platforms. Liquidity may or may not be an option for an extended period of time. Let's see if we can toss out a few names on a monthly...
29 Mar 2024 1 minute read 6 comments davidgyoung
Admittedly - we felt the cuts would come before publicly announced further bond buying. Maybe it won't go down that way. So what. Here's a few recent posts here that are relevant to this topic: BOJ Tries to End YCC and Bitcoin Impact Fed Jawbones...
28 Mar 2024 1 minute read 3 comments davidgyoung
The below link is an article from Fortune (mainstream "experts" in finance and economics) discussing the SEC probing companies about Ethereum specifically: SEC Probes Crypto Companies on Ethereum First, some recent relevant posts on this platform: BO...
