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Definitions for: alternative investments
alternative investments

investments other than stocks and bonds, such as hedge funds, Leveraged Buy-Outs (LBOs), derivatives, private equity, arbitrage, event driven, and other hedging strategies. Term sometimes refers to real estate and venture capital investments.

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