Alternative assets are becoming mainstream

Invest mainly in passive, diversified, low-cost securities. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the retail investor’s best friend. They provide passive diversification and transparent risk.

The American Dream Lives With Index Funds The United States still leads the global pack when it comes to index fund offerings. Investors with relatively small sums can buy index funds through Vanguard. Such costs rival those of the cheapest ETFs. Non-Americans have different options. In many cases, they can also buy index funds. But they cost more