As the founder and CEO of Guardian, a Boutique Investment
Banking Firm, Paul Brenneke gets a lot of questions about investing. Though
Paul Brenneke is willing to work with his clients to diversify their portfolios
with a variety of assets, he primarily specializes in real estate investing.
Nevertheless, friends, family members, and acquaintances often approach Paul
Brenneke for investment advice of all varieties.
According to Paul Brenneke, there are 4 primary types of
investments: stocks, bonds, precious metals, real estate, and mutual funds.
Here’s how Paul Brenneke typically explains them to non-finance professionals…
Stocks
Since the early 20th century, stocks have been a
very popular form of investment. Of course, the stock market has been a little
less predictable in the last ten years, but – as Paul Brenneke often reminds
investors – that’s any investment for
you. Unpredictability is the name of the game. Great investors, just happen to
have a little less of a track record
with “unpredictable” investments.
Bonds
Bonds are one of the safest types of investments. However,
Paul Brenneke doesn’t recommend them to anyone that’s trying to make some
serious money through investing. When you purchase a bond, you are essentially
loaning the U.S. government your money at interest. Your return is low, but
guaranteed.
Precious Metals
Precious metals have been some of the most popular types of
investments in recent years. Paul Brenneke believes that owning a few precious
metals isn’t a bad way to diversify your portfolio. However, gold and silver
are currently at an all time high, which means it’s not the best time to buy.
Real Estate
Real estate is Paul Brenneke’s specialty.
He’s been buying and selling commercial properties – and helping his clients do
the same – for more than 25 years. As the market rebounds, Paul Brenneke sees
real estate as being a great investment for the coming years.
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