Alternative Investments Chat

About Alternative Investments Chat

Welcome to Alternative Investments Chat—where hosts and listeners dig into industry news, innovative ideas, and alternative investing trends together. Every episode is a discussion: sometimes we uncover what’s shaping the market, sometimes we learn from expert guests. This is the space to explore new approaches, weigh fresh perspectives, and grow smarter—by asking questions and sharing insights as a community. Whether you’re an investing pro or an industry novice, join us as we make the complex approachable for everyone. Brought to you by Invessio.

Publisher

Invessio's Erica Lanier and Erin Akers

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2024

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

87 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Pokémon at 30: From Childhood Hobby to Alternative Asset

   What if one of the most surprising alternative investments in 2026 isn’t art, wine, or watches but Pokémon cards? In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin explore how Pokémon evolved from a childhood pastime into a multi-billion-dollar collectible market powered by nostalgia, scarcity, grading, and community demand. They break down the market’s biggest segments (vintage, modern, sealed, and graded cards) and explain why some rare cards and unopened boxes have delivered lucrative and record-breaking returns. Listen to Learn: How Pokémon cards became a serious alternative asset class and why collectors and investors both care about the market. What drives value across vintage, modern, sealed, and graded segments, focus on condition, scarcity, and reporting, etc. Why grading systems like PSA, Beckett, and SGC dramatically changed pricing transparency and market behavior. How nostalgia, influencers, and market cycles impact pricing and long-term value. What makes Pokémon “semi-liquid,” why timing matters so much, and how to think about exit strategy. Whether you're a hobbyist who wants to collect or looking into alternative collectible investment markets, we’ll explore what Pokémon trading cards can teach us about scarcity, liquidity, and long-term value creation. This episode is perfect for anyone who is looking into the history of this unique collectible investment sleeve, whether you’re new or a seasoned investor looking for opportunities to diversify. Be sure to follow, subscribe, and turn on notifications. Let us know in the comments what you’ve learned about Pokémon trading cards, when and if you’ve started to collect, and what you’d like for us to cover next. Follow Alternative Investments Chat on social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: @alternativeinvestmentschat LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/alternativeinvestmentschat TikTok: @altinvestmentschat

2. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Mid‑Year Portfolio Check: Rebalancing with Alternatives

   Halfway through 2026 is a perfect moment to pause, take stock, and realign your investments for the second half of the year. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, Erica and Erin walk through a clear, practical mid‑year rebalance playbook, covering why portfolios drift, when to act, how professionals think about risk mid‑year, and how to rebalance tax‑efficiently. They also discuss what accounting for illiquid alternatives such as private credit, real estate, and private equity entails. They break rebalancing into simple steps, show a hands‑on example (Phoebe’s portfolio), and give the checklist pros use to decide whether to top up winners, trim outsized positions, or simply stay the course. Listen to Learn: Why a mid‑year rebalance matters and how to compare your current allocation to your original plan. Calendar vs. threshold methods, and how to prioritize taxable vs. tax‑advantaged accounts. How to treat illiquid alternatives and private holdings using distributions, scheduled exits, or contributions to other buckets. Tax considerations and practical tips to avoid unnecessary gains by rebalancing inside retirement accounts when possible. This episode is ideal for investors who want a calm, deliberate mid‑year check‑in, i.e., anyone wondering what to do with cash in 2026, curious about private credit and alternatives, or simply tired of following every market headline. Tune in to learn a simple checklist that turns a complex process into an actionable mid‑year reset. Follow, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more insights on how alternatives fit into a modern portfolio! Alternative Investments Chat socials: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: @alternativeinvestmentschat LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/alternativeinvestmentschat TikTok: @altinvestmentschat

3. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Investing During Earnings Season: What Public Markets Don’t Tell You

   Earnings season doesn’t have to hijack your strategy. This episode of Alternative Investments Chat explains how investors stay calm amid quarterly noise while using both public stocks and private alternatives to work toward their long‑term goals. Erin and Erica unpack what earnings season is, why stocks can swing so sharply around quarterly results, and how investor emotions often amplify those moves. They walk through the 2022 Netflix subscriber shock as a real example of expectations versus reality, then contrast public‑market volatility with the slower, longer‑term nature of private equity and private credit, where returns are driven more by business performance than by short‑term headlines. You’ll leave with practical questions to ask yourself before you buy, sell, or hold—plus a clearer view of how your public and private investments can complement each other through every earnings season. Listen to Learn: What earnings season is, when it happens, and why it makes markets feel so intense How analyst expectations, company guidance, and big names like Netflix can trigger major stock moves Why investor emotions (fear, FOMO, panic selling) often matter as much as the numbers How private equity, private credit, and other alternatives behave differently from public stocks during volatile periods Practical questions to ask yourself before you buy, sell, or hold, so your long‑term plans drive your decisions This episode is perfect for anyone feeling earnings‑season anxiety, investors curious about how private credit and other alternatives fit alongside their stock portfolio, and anyone who wants to stop treating every quarterly report like a crystal ball for the economy. Be sure to follow, subscribe, and turn on notifications. Let us know in the comments how you’re navigating earnings season and where you’re choosing to put your cash to work right now. Alternative Investments Chat socials: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: @alternativeinvestmentschat LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/alternativeinvestmentschat TikTok: @altinvestmentschat Parent company socials: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: @invessio LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/invessio/

Who has been a guest on Alternative Investments Chat

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Cathie Wood
• Abigail Johnson
• Sallie Krawcheck

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

21,567

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

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Quality

24

Social presence

90

YouTube

72

Engagement

0