Alternative Investments Go Mainstream featuring Milind Mehere & Kevin Mirabile

On this bonus episode of The Yield, CEO and Founder of Yieldstreet Milind Mehere is joined by author and Fordham University professor Kevin Mirabile to weigh in on the increasing importance of alternative investments in a modern portfolio. Kevin is the author of Exotic Alternative Investments: Standalone Characteristics, Unique Risks and Portfolio Risks and understands the potential benefits that come when investing in alternative asset classes. In their conversation, Kevin defines the categories of exotic alternative investments that offer potentially high returns, highlights current trends, and details the many reasons that more and more people are turning to alternative investments in today’s market.  Click here to subscribe and listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yield/id1527659260Key Takeaways:[2:28] The path that led Kevin to Wall Street and his subsequent transition to academia.[5:10] Why alternative investments? This subject matter expert explains the potential benefits.[7:20] Defining and categorizing the vast world of exotic alternative investments. [9:50] Kevin’s motivation for writing about alternative asset classes. [11:58] Is the 60/40 portfolio dead? — alternative investments are one way to modernize your portfolio.[15:36] Kevin’s view on how to approach the liquidity of your investments.[16:52] Current trends in today’s alternative investment asset classes.[22:00] What is motivating more and more people to seek out alternative investments?[26:25] Facts about the bitcoin and crypto market role in today’s investment portfolio.[30:05] What does the future hold for the alternative investment market?[32:49] Over or under? Kevin weighs in on trending topics.[33:51] How to connect with Kevin and where to find his book.Mentioned in This Episode:YieldstreetExotic Alternative Investments: Standalone Characteristics, Unique Risks and Portfolio Risks by Kevin Mirabile