🔥 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 Real Vision for FREE https://rvtv.io/3Y4t5Pw. Kim Flynn, founder and president at XA Investments, joins Harry Melandri of MI2 Partners to discuss how alternative investments like private credit, real estate, and structured credit can generate higher returns, how investors can access these avenues, and how to structure your portfolio. 📢 This episode is brought to you by TOKEN2049 Singapore. Join over 20,000 attendees for the world's largest crypto event: TOKEN2049 Singapore from 18 to 19 September. Balaji Srinivasan, Solana's Anatoly, Arthur Hayes, and over 250 others will hit the stage, as TOKEN2049 takes over the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. With over 500 side events during TOKEN2049 Week, Singapore will transform into a crypto hub from 16 to 22 September, capped off by AFTER 2049, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix race weekend. Everyone will be there – this is the one event you can't miss this year. 🔥 Visit https://realvision.com/token2049 for 15% off tickets, only with the code 'REALVISION'. Timestamps: 00:00 - Sponsor: Token2049 01:01 - Introduction to Kim Flynn and XI Investments 01:39 - Overview of XI Investments and Alternative Funds 02:15 - Understanding Interval Funds and Closed-End Funds 04:04 - Why Interval Funds Are Gaining Popularity 04:41 - Advantages of Interval Funds for Retail Investors 05:53 - Liquidity Challenges in Alternative Investments 06:31 - Managing Liquidity in Interval Funds 07:03 - Conservation of Liquidity Concept 08:21 - The Impact of Market Events on Closed-End Funds 08:57 - Interval Funds and Net Asset Value 09:34 - Preparing for Market Volatility in Alternative Funds 10:44 - The Reality of Bond Market Liquidity 11:23 - Importance of Asset Allocation and Liquidity Tolerance 12:00 - Advantages of Private Equity in Alternative Investments 13:16 - Importance of Manager Selection in Private Markets 13:45 - Growth in Private Credit and Infrastructure Investments 14:50 - Real Estate as a Tangible Asset in Portfolios 16:00 - Understanding the Appeal of Tangible Assets 17:05 - Private Equity: Understanding the Risks and Rewards 17:42 - Capacity Constraints in Private Markets 18:48 - Fee Structures in Alternative Investments 19:22 - Higher Fees in Interval Funds Compared to Mutual Funds 20:35 - The Complexity of Performance-Based Fees 21:41 - The Advantage of Semi-Permanent Capital 23:02 - Retail Investors’ Access to Alternative Asset Classes 24:21 - Diversification and the Role of Alternatives 25:01 - The Shift Toward Private Market Growth 26:15 - Direct Lending as an Alternative Income Source 27:29 - The Risks and Rewards of BDCs and Leveraged Loans 29:23 - The Importance of Active Management in Credit Investing 30:41 - Real Estate Debt vs. Equity Investments 32:17 - The Role of Venture Debt Financing 32:51 - Asset Allocation and Access to Alternatives in 401(k)s 34:42 - The Late Game in Alternatives and Potential Risks 35:19 - The Decline of Institutional Capital Pools 36:37 - Interval Funds as the Easy Button for Wealth Managers 37:41 - Caution in Direct Lending and Capital Raising 38:49 - The Appeal of Uncorrelated Assets 40:28 - Kim Flynn’s Preferred Asset Classes in Alternatives 41:37 - Enthusiasm for Venture Capital and Unicorns 42:44 - The Strategy for Entry Points in Alternatives 43:55 - The Role of Public BDCs and Real Estate Investments 45:10 - The Advantage of Tradability in Public Alternatives 46:24 - Final Message: Exploring Alternative Investments 48:13 - Reflecting on U.S. Equity Dominance in Portfolios 49:24 - Closing Thoughts About Real Vision™: We arm you with the knowledge, the tools, and the network to succeed in your financial journey. Elevate your brand with Real Vision. Connect with us at partnerships@realvision.com to explore advertising possibilities. 🔥 Get 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 to Real Vision https://rvtv.io/3Y4t5Pw #realvision #macroinsights #macro #macroeconomics #financialliteracy #financialeducation #financialmarkets #money #inflation #fed #cpi #useconomy #markets #stockmarket #equities #stocks #bonds #gold #btc #bitcoin Connect with Real Vision™ Online: Twitter: https://rvtv.io/twitter Instagram: https://rvtv.io/instagram Web: 🔥 https://rvtv.io/3Y4t5Pw Disclaimer: https://media.realvision.com/wp/20231004185303/Disclaimer-1.pdf