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ABOUt Us Steinmann York is proud to be one of the most innovative companies in the alternative investment arena. We are dedicated to guiding our clients through the sometimes complex world of investment opportunities that the global markets offer. Our experience and in-depth analysis of the global economy and market trends allows us to source the best alternative investments worldwide which offer the highest investment potential. Every single potential global investment market is subject to extensive research conducted by our in-house research department.This ascertains whether or not the market of choice has the credentials to go on to offer strong investment opportunities. Steinmann York is striving to be one of the largest and most successful managers of alternative investments. The inclusion of alternative investments in a portfolio can help deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns as well as offer portfolio diversification benefits. Our managers of alternative investments aim to generate „alpha” by employing a wide array of investment strategies and investing in a variety of
financial instruments that may not be accessible through traditional funds. In addition, their low correlation with traditional asset classes like equities and bonds means that alternative investments may help preserve capital when traditional markets fall in value. Within our product range of alternative investments, Steinmann York offers access to an array of attractive alternative investsment. Due to the complex nature of many alternative investments, the role of our advisors and invesment managers is crucial in ensuring that investment goals are achieved. At Steinmann York a rigorous selection process is employed to ensure that only the highest quality products are offered to our clients. This is achieved through a dedicated team of specialists who have significant experience in due diligence, product selection and portfolio management.
STEINMANN YORK PHILOSOPHY Steinmann York philosophy is based upon: • Identifying crops and commodities that provide an exceptional investment opportunity whilst having a significant, positive environmental impact. • Developing investments based upon transparency and independently provable market and biological analysis. • Aligning our interests with those of investors by tying our profits to investor returns. We believe this makes us unique in the emerging eco-investment space and by bringing this investor-centric model to our clients, it means that there really never has been a better time to go green.
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OUR pRODUCts CARBON OFFSETS Steinmann York can now offer its clients the opportunity to trade in carbon credits. Carbon offsets and carbon markets are a component of an international attempt to mitigate the growth in concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Greenhouse gas emissions are capped and then markets are used to allocate the emissions among the group of regulated sources. Under the provisions of the United Nations’ Kyoto Protocol—a legally binding document committing countries to the effort reducing greenhouse gases - one carbon credit is equal to one metric tonne of carbon dioxide, or in some cases, the mass of another greenhouse gas with a carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) equivalent to one tonne of carbon dioxide. This facet of the Kyoto Protocol takes into consideration any other greenhouse gases such as methane, nitrous oxide and ozone that substantially contribute to global warming and therefore qualify under the terms set forth within the Kyoto Protocols’ guidelines.
RENEWABLE ENERGY Investments in renewable energy have been gaining momentum because of their ability to provide low-carbon, eco-friendly business opportunities that capitalise on the need for cost-effective and energyefficient solutions. With fossil-fuel energy prices on the rise, governments, companies and individuals are looking to renewable energy investments as ways to cut down utility bills and dependence on imported energy sources.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE Food security continues to be an increasing concern, particularly in the face of changing climates and the growth of a global middle class. Sustainable agriculture represents a low risk, solid opportunity to make money whilst doing good.
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Sustainable agriculture is the practice of farming using principles of ecology, the study of relationships between organisms and their environment. It has been defined as an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will last over the long term.
SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY
DIAMONDS
Sustainable forest management (SFM) is the management of forests according to the principles of sustainable development. Sustainable forest management uses very broad social, economic and environmental goals. A range of forestry institutions now practice various forms of sustainable forest management and a broad range of methods and tools are available that have been tested over time.
It’s a great opportunity to own a beautiful, timeless stone and use it to build your investment portfolio at the same time.
GOLD
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Of all the precious metals, gold is the most popular as an investment. Investors generally buy gold as a hedge or safe harbor against economic, political, or social fiat currency crises (including investment market declines, burgeoning national debt, currency failure, inflation, war and social unrest). The gold market is subject to speculation as are other markets, especially through the use of futures contracts and derivatives. The history of the gold standard, the role of gold reserves in central banking, gold’s low correlation with other commodity prices, and its pricing in relation to fiat currencies during the late-2000s financial crisis, suggest that gold behaves more like a currency than a commodity.
Diamonds are one of the rarest and most sought after stones in the entire world and have been for centuries. What other investment can you enjoy owning, wear to exclusive events, give as a gift of engagement and after all that sell in the future at a great return? None. Investing in diamonds has great potential as an investment due to the fact that it can be used in literally millions of ways to create money, as well as its constantly growing value. Purchasing diamonds is an increasingly popular and profitable way to invest in today’s markets for a lot of reasons. They are extremely compact, which means they are easy to sell anywhere in the world and is a great way to transfer money into something more tangible and stable in value. Since the value of diamonds generally increases (as it has for at least the last fifty plus years), they are a great investment pick for both seasoned professionals and beginners.
Hints & Tips
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Get informed
You need to really understand how the various investment markets work to ensure that you know exactly what you’re doing. The markets, especially during a recession, are a tricky beast to tame, knowing as much as you can about your potential investment and the market in which it sits, itself will hopefully make you a much more confident investor. The internet has a whole resource bank of tools and information to help you make an informed decision and you can always speak to one of our advisors on +46 8 5250 0510
Live by the rule: ‘Don’t invest what you can’t afford to lose’
Gambling on stock, alternative investments, commodities etc is rarely risk free, so you should not risk anything that you can’t afford to live without. When you’re starting out, investing a small amount should allow you to get a feel for the market as you start getting more experience you can take more risks but always keep the golden rule in mind.
Keep detached
Emotions will cloud your judgement, so this ties in with number 2; if you’re not betting the farm then you really should try being aloof to make school boy errors so don’t worry about it and remember no one is infallible, try to learn from your mistakes so you don’t repeat them, better still do what you can to avoid the mistakes in the first place.
Be financially savvy
Don’t leave yourself without a financial cushion. Try to maintain a regular income and try to ensure that your unsecured debt is paid off first. It can also be a good idea to have some money set aside. For example, if you lose your source of income and have to sell your investments, you could lose your money if you sell at the wrong time. Having a financial cushion will mean you can continue to survive until it is more profitable for you to sell.
Speculate to accumulate
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The above hints and tips warn you to be cautious with your cash, but you shouldn’t really forget the main reason for why you wanted to invest in the first place. You need to be ready to run some risk and if you’rew not then investing probably isn’t for you, regardless of what you are investing in.
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40 Bank Street, London E145 NR United Kingdom
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SWEDEN ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Victoria Tower Arne Beurlings torg 3A 164 40 Kista Sweden
OTHER CONTACTS
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