Fred Hubler’s article looks at how investors should position alternative investments for 2026, a year he expects to bring slower growth, persistent inflation, and continued AI-driven opportunities. He favors overweighting infrastructure, pointing to its durable income, inflation protection, and role in supporting AI growth through data centers, power generation, and grid modernization, with access available through private funds or hybrid …

Fred Hubler’s article explores event-driven investing, a strategy that seeks returns from specific corporate events rather than broad market movements, such as mergers, spin-offs, divestitures, restructurings, and bankruptcies. Using the recent Netflix-Paramount bidding war for Warner Bros. Studios as an example, Hubler explains how deal-driven volatility can create opportunities for investors focused on these events. He notes that event-driven strategies …

Summary of Golf, Travel And The New Hospitality Play In Your Portfolio written by Fred Hubler on Forbes Fred Hubler highlights a growing shift in alternative investing toward experiential assets, specifically within the golf and hospitality sectors. He explains that high-end golf destinations, resort communities, and travel-driven experiences are evolving into investable opportunities. These assets are benefiting from rising demand …

Summary of If You Own Investment Property This Article Could Change Your Life written by Fred Hubler on Forbes This piece centers on strategies for real estate investors to optimize and reposition their holdings. Hubler discusses tools like 1031 exchanges and alternative structures that allow investors to defer taxes while reallocating capital into potentially higher-performing opportunities. The article encourages investors …

Summary of I Don’t Want To Pay Taxes, There Is An “Alt” For That written by Fred Hubler on Forbes Hubler focuses on tax-efficient investment strategies using alternative assets. He outlines how certain investments offer built-in tax advantages, such as deferral, depreciation, or income structuring. These strategies can significantly impact long-term wealth accumulation. The article emphasizes the importance of integrating …

Summary of The Oil Patch Secret Landman Revealed: Why Your Next Investment Lies Underground written by Fred Hubler on Forbes This article dives into the lesser-known role of landmen in energy investing. Hubler explains how these professionals identify and secure land rights for oil and gas exploration, creating opportunities for investors to participate in energy projects before they become mainstream. …

Summary of Will The Real Alternative Investments Please Stand Up? written by Fred Hubler on Forbes Hubler challenges the confusion surrounding what truly qualifies as an alternative investment. He explains that many products labeled as alternatives do not deliver the diversification or performance investors expect. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of understanding structure, risk, and correlation to traditional markets. True …

This article examines the rise of platforms that allow investors to buy shares in high value collectibles. Hubler discusses assets like fine wine, rare art, and collectibles such as works by Banksy, which are being transformed into fractional investments. These platforms reduce barriers to entry and provide liquidity in traditionally illiquid markets. The result is a new category of alternative …

Hubler explores the emerging trend of making professional sports ownership accessible to a broader range of investors. Traditionally reserved for ultra-wealthy individuals, sports franchises are now being fractionalized through new investment platforms. This allows investors to participate in an asset class that has historically delivered strong, stable returns. The shift reflects a broader movement toward democratizing access to alternative investments. …

This article highlights the massive and often overlooked energy demand driven by artificial intelligence. Hubler explains that AI is not just a software revolution. It is a physical infrastructure story requiring enormous computing power, data centers, and electricity. As AI adoption accelerates, the strain on energy systems is growing rapidly. This creates a parallel investment opportunity in energy production, grid …