Alternative Investments
Farmland Investing: Returns, Platforms, and the Water Rights Risk No One Mentions
TL;DR The NCREIF Farmland Index returned 10.15% annualized from 1992 through 2024, equity-like returns at roughly one-third the volatility of the S&P 500. In 30 of those 33 years, the index posted...
Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read
Alternative Investments
Gold, Commodities, and Real Assets as Inflation Hedges: A 2026 Guide for Accredited Investors
According to the World Gold Council's 2026 Gold Outlook, gold hit $5,595 per ounce on January 29, 2026, the first time in history the metal exceeded its 1980 peak in real, inflation-adjusted terms, ac
Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read