In Plus episode 543, we examine the process and viability of researching and investing in private companies that seek capital from individual investors. We explore off-exchange trading venues, apart from traditional stock exchanges such as the NYSE and NASDAQ. We also consider what percentage of trading volume is generated by retail investors. Finally, we analyze the evolution of prediction markets, such as Polymarket and Kalshi. … [Read more...]
381: Investing in Business Development Companies (BDCs) and other Niche Assets That Trade on Stock Exchanges
We review the ten asset categories that trade on major stock exchanges, many of which are smaller niches in which individual investors have an edge over institutional investors. How to invest in business development companies, a small segment of the markets that has returned 9% annualized with dividend yields of 8%. Topics covered include: How securities trading has changed and why are there so many trading platformsWhy do institutions still pay trading commissionsWhen did stock … [Read more...]
