A donation-based crowdfunding campaign is one in which there is no expected tangible or financial return to the donor or capital contributor. Many people routinely donate to charities and nonprofits online or other online fundraising campaigns that assist victims of
What is a security?
A “security” generally refers to a financial instrument or an interest in a financial asset issued by another – typically a company. This can take the form of an equity (e.g., a residual or profit sharing) interest in a company
Things to consider when investing in exempt securities
If you are considering investing in a private placement, or perhaps other exempt securities offerings, you ought to educate yourself on the private capital markets generally, including potentially seeking advice from a professional financial advisor. We do not provide financial
How to think about risk and risk tolerance
The saying “no risk, no reward” applies in many contexts, but none more so than with investing. Risk is a fundamental aspect of investing. If you buy securities, especially illiquid securities in the private capital markets, you should understand that
A bit more on risk and its many forms
In a previous post, we wrote a bit about risk and how to think about it, including risk tolerance. Here, we write a bit more on the subject and a number of the different types of risk that investors face,