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The insider’s guide to alternative investing. Each week, join Aspen Funds’ Bob and Ben Fraser to hear the latest insights from the world of alternative investing.
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Hard Truths About Private Markets with Aleksey Chernobelskiy (GP-LP Match) (opens the original)
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What does it actually take to find a good private market deal? Aleksey Chernobelskiy, founder of GP-LP Match, joins Ben Fraser and Ellis Hammond to break down what he’s seeing across private markets today, from the biggest mistakes investors make to the risky assumptions hiding in real estate deals. Plus, why sophisticated investors may look at dozens of deals before saying yes to one. Have more questions, or want more resources like a tax calculator? Go to https://investl
Why RIAs Can’t Ignore Private Alternatives Anymore (opens the original)
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Private alternatives are becoming a bigger part of high-net-worth portfolios. Is your advisory practice keeping up? Ellis Hammond sits down with Steve Woodruff, Principal and CIO of Venture Financial Advisors, to discuss why investor demand for private alternatives is growing and what RIAs need to know to stay competitive. They cover how to incorporate private markets into client portfolios, evaluate managers, conduct due diligence, and navigate opportunities across private credit, private equit
China’s 90% Model: The Economic War No One Is Talking About (opens the original)
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China has a repeatable playbook for dominating entire industries. And now, it’s targeting sectors critical to America’s economic future. In this episode, Bob Fraser, Ben Fraser, and Ellis Hammond break down the strategy outlined in Ram Charan’s China’s 90% Model , how China gained control of critical industries like rare earth minerals, and why AI could be the next major battleground. Is the U.S. prepared to fight back? And what does this growing economic battle mean for investors? Have more que
Private Markets Are Going Mainstream. Is That a Good Thing? (opens the original)
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Blackstone, Vanguard, and Wellington are bringing private markets to everyday investors . Their new funds give non-accredited investors access to alternative investments like private equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure. But is easier access actually a good investment? Referenced in this episode:Leyla Kunimoto’s breakdown of the WVB All Markets Fund and its fee structure:Read Leyla’s analysis here: https://x.com/LeylaKuni/status/2081081577099174243 Bob Fraser, Ben Fraser, and
Should You Own Gold? David Morgan & Bob Fraser Weigh In (opens the original)
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Should gold still have a place in your investment portfolio? Precious metals expert David Morgan joins Bob Fraser and Ellis Hammond for a candid discussion on gold, silver, and their role in a modern portfolio. They break down how much gold investors should own, why central banks are buying, gold vs. the S&P 500, whether precious metals actually provide diversification, gold vs. Bitcoin, and where to invest when everything looks expensive. With very different views on precious metals, David and
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