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Time-tested alternative assets

Most billionaires, like Kamprad, built their long-term wealth by excelling at one major endeavor. But diversifying assets is equally important. Kamprad famously set up a complex tax structure to ensure his children wouldn't face heavy taxes on his IKEA corporate stake.

Although we may not have access to the same legal and financial experts as these billionaires, numerous platforms now make diversification much more accessible.

Real estate has long been considered one of the most reliable ways to hedge against inflation and build long-lasting wealth. Investing in a real estate investment fund is a way to profit from the real estate market without having to buy physical real estate or worry about landlord duties like screening tenants, fixing damages and chasing down late payments.

Fortune reported that one of the companies that is “opening the gates to this most privileged of enclaves” is Fundrise, one of the 50 largest real estate equity investors in the world.

Fundrise provides access to over 6,700 residential units and 2.3 million square feet of industrial property. It offers exposure to some of the hottest growth markets in the U.S.and delivers dividends on a quarterly basis.

Over 2 million Americans are now using Fundrise to invest smarter in real estate, starting with as little as $10.

For savvy investors who are looking to frugally diversify their portfolio, fine art is a creative alternative to the ups and downs of the stock market.

With $60 billion in annual transaction volume and a total estimated global value of $1.7 trillion, art represents a massive asset class. In the past, you had to be ultra wealthy to invest in art, and there was no way to start unless you had the millions it takes to buy a painting at an auction.

But Masterworks has completely changed that.

Masterworks, a revolutionary investment platform, has now made it possible for more investors to access this prized asset. Instead of buying a single painting for millions of dollars, you can now invest in fractional shares of iconic works from renowned blue-chip artists like Pablo Picasso, Basquiat and Banksy.

All you have to do is select how many shares you want to buy and Masterworks will take care of the rest — making elite art investments accessible and hassle-free.

Chris MacDonald Freelance Writer

Chris MacDonald is an experienced financial journalist, covering companies across various industries and markets. His love of finance led him to pursue an MBA in finance and move on to the world of financial analysis in the venture capital and corporate finance worlds.

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