
Alternative Investing with MyConstant
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Join Chris Roper and Trevor Kraus of MyConstant (an asset-backed P2P lending platform) as they take you on a monthly journey through alternative investing. Discover what's new and lucrative in the market, understand complex and emerging investment vehicles, and learn how to do more with your money to reach your financial goals, fast.
Alternative Investing with MyConstant
1y ago
In 2021, crypto scammers ran off with nearly $14 billion in cryptocurrency. That’s nearly an 80% rise compared to 2020! Because they come in so many forms, and because scammers are becoming increasingly wily, these scams are difficult to detect. In this episode, you’ll learn what to look out for so you don’t fall prey to any of their traps ..read more
Alternative Investing with MyConstant
1y ago
2021 was a game changing year for DeFi. Bitcoin reached stratospheric highs, Beeple put NFTs on the map and the first ETFs to feature cryptocurrency began trading. These are just some of the highlights that are featured in today’s stroll down memory lane. And if 2021 taught us anything, it’s that cryptocurrency is only just getting started and will make even bigger waves in the year to come ..read more
Alternative Investing with MyConstant
1y ago
On this episode, you'll discover how crypto-backed lending changed the peer-to-peer lending landscape for the better. You'll also find out why crypto-backed platforms can offer you much better interest rates than banks. Listen now to learn how crypto-backed lending could be a rewarding addition to your diversified investment strategy ..read more
Alternative Investing with MyConstant
1y ago
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of fine wine investing. You'll learn what makes wine "fine", how it's performed in the last 30 years, and why some people are willing to pay half a million dollars for a single bottle. Good wine, bad wine, fake wine – we cover it all, as well as how to invest. If you love to pop a cork or two, listen now to learn more about the golden grape ..read more
Alternative Investing with MyConstant
1y ago
Can you make money while also making the world a better place? In this episode, we explore sustainable investing – what it is, why it's important, how companies are rated, and whether the returns stack up to other investments. You'll also learn how fund managers influence boards on sustainability, and why energy consumption isn't the only factor in determining the sustainability of crypto investments. Listen now and upgrade your knowledge ..read more
Alternative Investing with MyConstant
1y ago
Would you pay $63 million for a JPEG? In this episode, we explore NFTs – the blockchain assets shaking up the art world with eye-watering valuations and celebrity endorsements from the likes of Grimes and Kings of Leon. You'll learn what an NFT is, why they have value, who's making them, and whether they're a good alternative investment (assuming you can afford one). Listen now ..read more
Alternative Investing with MyConstant
1y ago
We were all investing newbies once, and in this episode, we share stories of painful lessons learnt. Discover the perils of listening to others' advice, how loss aversion can make bad situations worse, and how to set realistic investing goals that keep you sane and profitable. Don't make the same mistakes we did – listen now and thank us later ..read more
Alternative Investing with MyConstant
1y ago
Join us as we explore what bitcoin is, who started it, and why it's an investor favorite. You'll learn about mining, bitcoin economics, its huge energy requirements, and what's driving its price to all-time highs. You'll also discover why billions of dollars' worth of BTC are now lost forever! With special guest and crypto newbie, Trevor Kraus. Listen now ..read more
Alternative Investing with MyConstant
1y ago
What is short selling and how did the GameStop squeeze cost Wall St. millions? What happens when investors "short" the market during a financial crisis? Is short selling a safe investment strategy? In our first investment-news special, you'll learn the basics of this controversial yet influential investment tactic hedge-funds love ..read more
Alternative Investing with MyConstant
1y ago
We explain the importance of financial goals, the difference between good and bad goals, and how best to achieve them, whatever they might be. You'll learn the power of financial habits, the 50/30/20 rule, and why SMART goals result in better results. Go on – listen, learn, and make 2021 a profitable, happy year for you ..read more