When considering raising capital with crowdfunding for a farm or ranch operation, it’s important to think about your project’s appeal to investors. Do you have the returns and components that will make investors want to put money into your livelihood? While putting together a business plan and financial projections, reflect on these four ways to make your project more attractive to investors.
Read moreAchieving Risk Parity With Alternative Assets
Most people may not have heard of risk parity, but are fairly familiar with the idea of diversified portfolios. What has been preached for decades in classrooms and among portfolio managers is the idea of a 60/40 portfolio. A 60/40 portfolio is one that contains 60% of equity and 40% bonds. The 60/40 method minimizes an emphasis on risk. Typically, in a 60/40 portfolio the 60% equity accounts for around 90% of the risk of the portfolio. This strategy is not advantageous for risk-averse investors. However, the risk parity strategy offers a solution for investors to stay diversified while taking into account risk factors.
Read moreWhat is a PPM and why should I read it?
In many cases, private equity companies want to increase their level of growth without taking on debt or going public. If, for example, a company decides to scale up its operations, it can look to a private equity offering as a way to finance the expansion. When this happens, the business first decides how much capital it needs to raise and at what entry price. The company begins by working with a securities attorney to structure the offering. This is very different from an initial public offering (IPO), where anyone in the public can purchase equity (stock) in the company. A securities offering exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange commission (SEC) is sometimes referred to as a private placement.
Read more3 Reasons Indoor Farming Is The Future of Agriculture
World hunger and food security remain pressing issues in today's society. With a diminishing amount of farmable land and an increase in global population, indoor agriculture can help with the challenges that lie ahead. Indoor agriculture will play a key role in meeting the need for more food, and the technologies these facilities adopt will open up a wealth of capabilities, jobs, and alternative investment opportunities that redesign both urban and agricultural landscapes.
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