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Investor Update,Alternative Investments Latest Archive

Answering AAII Member Questions About Tokenized Stocks
August 27 2026 by Charles Rotblut
 Answers to member questions on the August 2026 AAII Journal article about issuer-sponsored tokens (ISTs).

What Makes Perpetual Futures So Risky?
June 25 2026 by Charles Rotblut
 While perpetuals can be used for hedging a position in cryptocurrency that you own or would buy at a certain price, they are pitched to those who wish to speculate.

Gold Soars, but the Reason Isn't Clear
October 16 2025 by Charles Rotblut
 Gold has gained 64% year to date. What’s driving the rally?

Don't Mistake MicroStrategy's 10% Preferred Yield for Pure Bitcoin Exposure
June 12 2025 by Charles Rotblut
 MicroStrategy’s Stride preferred stock has three key characteristics that make it less attractive than investing in bitcoin in a more direct manner.

Gold Is Glittering but May Not Be Right for Your Portfolio
March 27 2025 by Charles Rotblut
 Gold has been setting higher highs and higher lows since rising above a resistance level early in 2024.

My Initial Observations on the New Spot Bitcoin ETFs
January 11 2024 by Charles Rotblut
 Everything you need to know about the new spot bitcoin ETFs.

How Much Is a Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Worth?
August 03 2023 by Charles Rotblut
 Calculating the expected value of a lottery ticket based on the odds.