What are alternative investments?

An alternative investment is a financial instrument in any asset class excluding stocks, bonds, and cash. The term is a relatively loose one and includes tangible assets such as precious metals, collectibles (art, wine, antiques, etc) and some financial assets such as real estate, commodities, private equity, distressed securities, hedge funds, exchange funds, carbon credits, venture capital, financial derivatives, cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens, and tax receivable agreements. Alternatives include a range of strategies, designed to support a unique objective and with a different risk-return profile.

Find below valuable insights and educational content into the world of alternatives.

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The rise, rewards and risks: Navigating the Private Credit Boom

Private credit, an often-overlooked asset class, has emerged as a promising alternative for investors seeking diversification and yield in today's complex financial landscape.

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Defensive Income Structured Product

How Stropro clients achieved reliable income through volatile times

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The Alternative Advantage: Harnessing Diverse Growth Opportunities in 2023

May: Market Outlook From Stropro's Investment Team

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Stropro Alternatives Roadshow Event Wrap-Up

Stropro hosts its inaugural Alternatives Roadshow. Guest speakers from Bloomberg, Empress Capital and AVARI Capital

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Unravelling Earnings Season: Big Tech Dominance, Macro Crosscurrents and How to Navigate with Caution

April: Market Outlook From Stropro's Investment Team

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The Perfect Financial Storm: Unraveling the Inflation linked 'Bank Failure'​ Conundrum

March: Market Outlook From Stropro's Investment Team

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ChatGPT Fuels the Blazing Generative AI Start-up Scene

Generative AI start-ups were already hot with VCs, ChatGPT just poured fuel on the fire.

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Women In Investing Event Wrap-Up

Stropro hosted its Women In Investing event in partnership with Savvy Finance Group. Express your interest for the next event here!

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The Global State of Play

There’s a lot going on across the globe, so I thought I would share a quick state of the world’s macroeconomic landscape.

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Stropro's latest platform enhancements - New Portfolio

We are thrilled to be launching an enhanced Portfolio experience for our investor community. We would like to thank all of you who took the time to provide feedback. The focus of the enhancements are to upgrade the user experience by giving you more meaningful insights from your portfolio.

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Investor Feedback and Outlook for the ASX 200

The results of Stropro's recent poll have revealed some interesting insights into the potential performance of the ASX 200 during the next three years.

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Have you considered “tactical investing”?

Abraham Robertson, Director at Stropro, shares his first-hand experience of ‘tactical investing’ and why it is a growing part of his investment portfolio.

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Stropro's Founders Story

Stropro has arranged over $30 million in investments, and has registered over 500 high-net worth clients. I was curious though, about how all this started; So, I asked… It begins with the four founders.

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Still hunting for yield? Our thoughts on the risks and opportunities in 2021.

Investors have expressed concerns about inflated equity markets, challenges of accessing lower-risk income solutions & growing geopolitical uncertainty. In response, Stropro has arranged the ‘ASX 200 Linked Investment’.

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ETFs vs Structured Products. What are the differences?

ETFs and Structured Products are both useful investment tools for assembling impactful portfolios. But they support an investment portfolio in different ways. What are the main differences?

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Putting control in the hands of investors

Stropro provides investors access to smart and tactical global investment opportunities to build and preserve their wealth.

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5 reasons sophisticated investors are seeking institutional capabilities

Wholesale and sophisticated investors are increasingly seeking institutional capabilities behind their investment decisions. Through our conversations with clients, we have identified the top five reasons why they are increasingly seeking institutional capabilities.

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Enhancing returns during volatile times

As an investor, you are likely concerned by recent market volatility and are considering how to navigate this uncertainty.

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The best kept secret of financial advisers

High net worth Australians are seeking out professional financial advisers with institutional investment capabilities.

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Gamblers, day traders and smart investors

As gamblers and day traders flock to the ASX, smart investors are increasingly turning to structured products for greater clarity of risk and reward.

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Optimise growth for a W-shaped recovery

The economic shock brought on by the COVID-19 crisis has directly impacted corporate earnings, resulting in dividend slashing and job losses, writes Stropro Chief Product Officer Ben Streater.

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How to WIN when uncertain

The dramatic daily movements in markets are making investors and advisers anxious.

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Corporate Dividends at Risk

A major attraction of the Australian share market has been its high-dividend and tax effective paying stocks which Australian investors have grown accustomed to.

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How Smart Investors Navigate Volatile Markets

Despite proactive action being taken by governments to contain the virus and provide monetary & fiscal stimulus as a bridge to buffer economies, markets are experiencing unprecedented volatility.

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When Volatility Rises, Sell Volatility

As an investor you are likely concerned by recent market volatility and are considering how to navigate this uncertainty.

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The Search for Certainty and Yield

Stropro CEO, Anto Joseph sat down with Paul Brennan, ex-Citi economist of 23 years to get his thoughts on the macro environment.

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Stropro rolls out structured investments platform in Australia

Stropro has been featured by SRP, (part of Euromoney Institutional Investor) which provides news, data and events for the global structured product market.

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Video: Introducing Stropro, Australia’s First Structured Investments Platform

Anto Joseph shares why he stepped out of private banking to democratise access to a USD$7 trillion investment market for Australian investors.

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Why we created Stropro for Australian investors?

Stropro was founded to provide Australian investors access to Structured Products – exclusive investment solutions that have historically been restricted to private bank and institutional investors.

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Case Study: Navigating Market Volatility in Australian Mining Stocks

Learn how advisers used structured products to generate 17.5% p.a. income while managing risk in volatile mining stocks IGO, PLS and MIN during market uncertainty.

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Discount-Entry Notes 101

A Discount-Entry Note is a type of investment strategy that allows investors to enter a market-linked asset at a discount to today’s prices.

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Smart-Entry Notes 101

A Smart-Entry Note is a type of investment strategy that is designed to provide tactical market entry below current market prices - whilst generating a income.

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Stropro performance calculation methodology

Stropro calculates percentage returns using a money-weighted return methodology, taking into account the size & timing of cash flows.

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Module 1: Structured Products: The Basics

STROPRO is Australia’s first dedicated multi-issuer platform for structured products. We think Australian investors

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Module 2: Income Seeking Structured Products

In this module we will focus on structured products where the primary objective is to enhance income. We will also explore popular themes, strategies and define relevant terminology.

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Module 3: Accumulating Coupon Investments

Structured products are known for their flexibility. They can be designed to generate a return in any market scenario and they can be modified to suit a client’s objectives.