Alternative investments refer to investments made in assets classified as non-traditional investment vehicles. Alternative investments are available to seasoned and esteemed high-net-worth investors and private institutions that meet up certain criteria such as networth/ market valuation.


Real Estate

Real estate is yet another effective alternative investment for investors. Investing in plots, houses, and reaping rental yields or commercial assets are some of the direct ways of investing in real estate. Investors, however, can also invest in real estate indirectly through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).


Collectibles

Cars, stamps, artwork, and vintage wine are normally considered mere prestigious souvenirs. However, they are highly valuable assets for investors who are aware of how profitable these collectibles are to invest in. Cars, coins, art, and stamps are asset classes preferred for such tangible alternative investments.


Private Equity

The equities not listed on stock exchanges fall under the private equity label. These are funds that institutional investors or HNWIs directly place in private companies or use in the buyout of public companies. The firms, in turn, utilize the capital for their inorganic and organic growth while expanding their footprint, increasing marketing operations, technological advancement, and making strategic acquisitions.


Venture Capital

Venture capital refers to the type of investment where investors spend on equity capital in private startups, having exceptional potential for growth. The concept might sound similar to the private equity concept, but it’s not as it invests equity capital into mature companies. Venture capitalists usually invest in seed and early-stage businesses, while some invest at the expansion stage. The investment horizon is typically between 3-7 years. The expected return rate is quite high, which is a natural outcome owing to the risk quotient associated with the investment.


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Equities Market Making (DTXG)

Behind DTXG Courtland partnersTrading Group (DTXG) offers superior service and best execution through a unique business model that combines the best of automation and experienced trader interaction for Domestic and Foreign securities including NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ, OTCBB, Pink Sheet, ADR’s and Foreign Ordinary shares. Our automated and manual executions and dedication to superior client service have withstood the tests of rapidly evolving market structure and trading strategies. Our AdvantagesOur strengths include: trading experience in Domestic and Foreign markets, enhanced liquidity, and the search for significant price improvement. Each Courtland Partners Trading Group’s clients has a dedicated representative because frequent interaction is the basis of our service platform. We strive to add significant liquidity in all securities traded.Some sectors we trade and make markets in include:.Bank StocksInternational SecuritiesPreferred and Convertible SecuritiesCorporate BondsRare and Inactive SecuritiesGovernment AgenciesDistressed SecuritiesSpecial Purpose Acquisition Companies With Courtland Partners Trading Group and our experienced traders, we can handle larger orders to get you and your company excellent executions at a great price. We trade across different markets and asset classes including equities, options, futures and foreign exchange using algorithms and advanced strategies. Markets include North America, Europe, and Asia among others.


Our firm is integrated with the following trading systems

  1. The REDIPlus® Trading System
  2. Knight DirectRealTick®EMS
  3. Neovest EMS
  4. Razer trading system

Price Discovery

Multiple orders that are the result of a single investment decision may be treated as a single order to the extent that the aggregate size of these orders exceeds our guaranteed liquidity threshold. Courtland Partners Trading Group reserves the right to adjust liquidity guarantees on a client by client basis.Single Price Opening for All Securities DTXG’s system provides an automated, single-price opening. Eligible pre-opening market and marketable limit orders will be priced based on the opening print on the primary exchange for Listed issues and generally at the NASDAQ Official Opening Price (NOOP) for NASDAQ issues.


Execution Quality

DTXG maintains a regular and rigorous review of order handling and execution. This department has access to numerous tools and reports designed specifically to review compliance with industry regulations and overall best practices on a daily and monthly basis. Historical execution quality statistics can be provided upon request.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does Courtland Partners being decentralized mean?

    Courtland Partners offers financial instruments without relying on intermediaries such as brokerages, exchanges, or banks by using smart contracts on a blockchain. It's a system that removes the control banks, institutions and to a large extent, the govenment have on money, financial products, and financial services and runs on a digital/crypto currency payment system.

  • Courtland Partners being fully decentralized isn't claimed or owned by any individual or entity, but was an idea brought to live by a network of integrated blockchain validators and portfolio managers operating on smart contracts.

  • A smart contract is a computer program or a transaction protocol stored on the blockchain which is intended to automatically execute, control or document legally relevant events and actions according to the terms of a contract or an agreement. They typically are used to automate the execution of an agreement so that all participants can be immediately certain of the outcome, without any intermediary’s involvement or time loss. They can also automate a workflow, triggering the next action when conditions are met.

  • Courtland Partners is a protocol backed by blockchain and runs on smart contracts, hence payments and transactions are carried out through cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin(btc), ethereum(eth), ripple(xrp), binance token(bnb) and stablecoins such as usdt and usdc.

  • Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ethereum, ripple(xrp), binance token(bnb) and stable coins such as usdt or usdc.

  • Wealth management usually refers to a suite of services that provides the opportunity to work with a financial professional. It usually includes working together on a broad plan to help grow and protect assets and it often includes the ability to take advantage of professional money management.

  • While the minimum investment required varies from investment firm to investment firm,at Courtland Partners, portfolios with a minimum of $25k, have a personal wealth manager assigned to them. Wealth management is designed for clients whose financial situations warrant the personal attention of a financial professional but at Courtland Partners, every investor has access to contact a wealth manager for a free consultation.

  • There are a number of things one can do in an effort to protect wealth, such as retirement planning, estate planning (including developing a plan for the orderly transfer of wealth to your heirs), being more tax-efficient, or exploring the addition of fixed income investments to a portfolio.

  • Alternative investments are investments specifically meant for accredited investors who are wealthier than normal retail investors. Such investments are made in assets that do not fall under traditional asset classes, like individual stocks, bonds, etc. The lower market correlation makes these investments less volatile, and hence these turn out to be a hedge against inflation for investors. These non-conventional investments are classified as tangible (real estate, precious metals, commodities, etc.) and intangible (private equity, hedge funds, cryptocurrency, etc.).

  • Clients may engage in a wealth management relationship for a number of different reasons. Some choose to do so because they need help planning for certain goals, or need guidance around estate planning, protecting wealth, retirement planning, or ways to manage their tax obligations. Others choose wealth management because they don’t have the time or the desire to manage their own portfolios or simply value the input of a financial professional, who can act as a sounding board.

  • The exchange-traded funds or ETFs are investments that fall between alternative and traditional investments. It lets investors enjoy alternative investment opportunities while not facing any illiquidity issues. In addition, unlike other alt funds, ETFs are well-regulated and could be easily managed, sold, and converted to cash.

  • Depending on your personal situation, there are a number of ways to potentially reduce or defer the taxes you pay on your investments. These can include finding ways to reduce or defer income, capital gains, and estate taxes. Strategies such as Roth IRA conversions, asset location, tax-loss harvesting, or revisiting your gifting and estate plans may help you grow your wealth and preserve your legacy.