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NexAgents Investment Desk

Research & Investor Education, NexAgents

The NexAgents Investment Desk produces plain-English research on alternative investments, startup investing, and private markets for the firm's investor community. All articles are educational and are not investment advice; investing involves risk, including loss of principal.

Articles by NexAgents Investment Desk
Alternative Investments · Pillar

Alternative Investments: The Complete Guide to Investing Beyond Stocks

A plain-English guide to alternative investments — the types, how to access them, the real risks, and where they fit in a portfolio.

11 min read
Investing for Beginners · Pillar

Investing for Beginners: A Complete 2026 Starter Guide

A plain-English 2026 starter guide to investing for beginners — accounts, first steps, risk, and where small money can actually go.

11 min read
Investing in Startups

Angel Investing for Beginners: How to Start With Small Checks

A plain-English starter guide to angel investing for beginners — small checks, real risks, and how to actually begin.

8 min read
Investing for Beginners

Best Passive-Income Investments for 2026: A Realistic Guide

A realistic look at the best passive income investments for 2026 — yields, liquidity, effort, and the risks each one carries.

8 min read
Investing in Startups

Equity Crowdfunding Explained: How It Works and Where to Start

A plain-English guide to equity crowdfunding: how it works, the US rules, the real risks, and how to start with small checks.

8 min read
Alternative Investments

How Regular People Can Now Invest in Private Companies

A plain-English guide to how everyday people can now invest in private companies, the legal paths, and the real risks.

7 min read
Alternative Investments

What Are Alternative Assets? 9 Types and How to Access Them

A plain-English breakdown of the 9 main types of alternative assets, how each works, and how regular investors can actually access them.

8 min read