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On Tuesday we looked at the concept of diversification. We discussed how data has shown that in periods of financial crisis correlations across traditional assets like stocks and bonds can rise. This phenomenon destabilizes asset allocation. The solution is to include alternative investments in a portfolio. Marketplace lending is one such example.<\/p>\n
Read more about it<\/a><\/p>\n National Real Estate Investor posted an article asking if marketplace lending lending is safer than the stock market. Read more about it<\/a><\/p>\n Earn a chance to win up to \u20ac300 from Bondora. All you have to do is to like us on Facebook, share Bondora\u2019s \u201cInvest in Summer\u201d campaign post and sign-up for Bondora Investor account. Check out our post for more details.<\/p>\n Read more about it<\/a><\/p>\n We took a closer look at direct online lending, marketplace lending and crowdfunding. Each model has unique characteristics. The best way for investors to choose which is right for them, is to consider their risk tolerance and their goal return rates.<\/p>\nWeekly industry news roundup \u2013 June 12, 2017<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nSeekingAlpha offered an insightful look into the explosive growth behind marketplace lending.
\nPeer-to-Peer Finance News discussed recent moves from Basset & Gold to offer investors a four-year marketplace lending bond.
\nBloomberg Markets looked at a Quebec hedge fund which is aiming to outperform passive investing strategies by seeking more aggressive returns from non-traditional asset classes in the market.
\nBusiness Insider offered analytics examining the growth of alternative lending from 2014 to 2016.<\/p>\nBondora invest in Summer Facebook campaign<\/a><\/h3>\n
Most common online marketplace lending models in Europe<\/a><\/h3>\n