The Monte Carlo Simulation – What Is It and How Can It Help You Manage Risk?
It goes without saying that risk is always part of investing, even if you play it safe. So analyzing your risk level and predicting how it can affect your investments is crucial. One of the more popular ways to do this is what’s known as the “Monte Carlo simulation.” But what is it? And can it accurately predict your investing outcomes?
What Is an Accredited Investor? Should You Become One?
Thanks to the popularity of crowdfunding and person-to-person (P2P) platforms — especially in the real estate sector — there are more opportunities than ever before to invest beyond publicly listed stocks. However, you may have noticed that many of these deals require investors to be accredited. What is an “accredited investor”? How do you become one? If you don’t qualify, are you totally shut out of this market forever?