Exotic Alternative Investments

Kevin R. Mirabile is a clinical associate professor of finance at Fordham University where he teaches courses on the principles of finance, investment analysis, derivatives and alternative investing. He has authored articles and books on hedge funds and alternative investments.

• List of Illustrations; Preface; Chapter One Introduction; Chapter Two Artwork and Art Finance; Chapter Three Life Settlements; Chapter Four Litigation Finance; Chapter Five Intellectual Property; Chapter Six Insurance-Linked Securities and Weather Derivatives; Chapter Seven Tax Liens, Tax Credits, Aircraft Leases, Storage Units and Trade Claims; Chapter Eight eSports, Gaming, Franchises and Entertainment; Chapter Nine Farmland, Timber, Water Rights and Air Rights; Chapter Ten Cannabis and Alternative Medicines; Chapter Eleven Cryptoassets; Chapter Twelve Collectibles; Chapter Thirteen Investor Perspectives and Insights; Chapter Fourteen Portfolio Return and Risk Using Exotic Alternative Investments; Chapter Fifteen Final Thoughts on Exotic Alternative Investing; Appendix 1 Master Exotic Alternatives Composite Constituents Data; Appendix 2 IBISWorld Reports Index; Glossary; Index.

“Over the coming years we will experience the greatest generational wealth transfer in US history, at a time when the range of investor options and interests will only widen. Kevin Mirabile has provided an excellent risk-based foundation to these very unique asset classes.” —William J. Kelly, CEO and President, CAIA Association