Investing long term investors applying long-term strategies

Investors applying long-term strategies to alternative assets benefit from the extended capital cycles and low correlation to public markets. The S&P 500 index always includes the top U.S. companies across industries that are powering the day's economy, and it keeps current by reviewing members on a quarterly basis to cut certain ones and replace them with others that may be more relevant. This strategy has helped the index reflect the economy of the times, and it's been a winner for investors, too, as the S&P 500 has delivered an average annual gain of 10% since its launch as a 500-member index back in the late 1950s. That's an average, so note there are years when it's up and years when it's down. Issued and backed by the U.S. government, government bonds are very safe and low-risk, making them ideal as short-term investments. Plus, they offer reliable income. The market for U.S. government bonds is also highly liquid, so you can sell and access your money easily. The best way to buy government bonds is directly through the government's TreasuryDirect.gov . Private equity deal volumes rebounded 8% in Q