Alternative assets have long been the preserve of the super-rich - but they are beginning to create a stir among 'average' investors.

With inflation at the highest point for decades, and stock and bond markets reporting the worst years ever, alternative investments have become an attractive way to invest, make your money work and protect your wealth. But beware: scammers and fraudsters prey on the unwary, and education is key to investing with caution and confidence. Alternative Investments is your essential companion when you start out in this market. Based on experience and insights from experts in alternative investments, this book:

Describes a wide range of alternative investments on off er, from art and private equity to real estate, infrastructure and even shipping containers Details the pros and cons of diversifying a portfolio into alternatives, and gives estimates of the potential growth opportunities Offers in-depth insights to the questions all investors should ask before agreeing to anything Challenges the perceived wisdom of established investment houses