Gold and Commodities as Alternative Investments in Africa
Gold and commodities as alternative investments in Africa are no longer optional. African investors watching their naira, cedi, or rand savings lose value know something their developed market counterparts don’t: when currencies collapse and inflation runs hot, traditional portfolios offer little protection. While global investors debate whether to add 5% commodities for “diversification,” African portfolios […]
Key Terms Every African Investor Should Know about Alternative Investments
When you hear fund managers talk about alternative investment terms Africa investors deal with, it can feel like another language. But these words aren’t just jargon, they shape every deal, contract, and portfolio decision you’ll ever make. And with alternative investments flooding into Africa at record levels, foreign investment jumped 75% to $97 billion in […]
Understanding Alternative Investments in Africa: A Beginner’s Guide (2025)
Alternative investments in Africa are no longer just for the ultra-wealthy, they’ve become essential for investors serious about protecting and growing their wealth. Across the continent and within the diaspora, investors are moving beyond stocks, bonds, and local real estate, looking for opportunities that shield them from currency swings, inflation, and market volatility. The numbers […]
Top 5 Alternative Investments Africans should consider in 2025
For African investors in 2025, the choice between sticking with local markets and exploring alternative investments in Africa is critical because local equities and bonds alone may not provide the diversification or protection your wealth needs. Here’s what happened when currency devaluation hit African markets hard in 2022-2024: investors holding only local assets watched their […]
Leading Global Funds That Invest in Frontier Markets
Frontier markets are the next frontier for global investors looking for long-term growth. These economies—typically smaller, less liquid, and earlier in development than emerging markets—present a unique opportunity. With rising consumer demand, natural resource potential, and technology-driven innovation, the frontier market story is becoming harder to ignore. In this post, we profile 10 global funds […]
OGF Exceeds Expectations, Reports Over 12% Return in One Year and 5.8% ROI in May 2024
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! Opportunik Global Fund has just completed its first year, and we’re proud to report that our performance has exceeded expectations. Last week, we officially reported our results to our earliest investors, marking a significant milestone. We achieved an impressive 12.48% return (net of fees), surpassing our initial projection […]
Adapting to Economic Change: Strategies for Financial Flexibility in 2024
As we embrace 2024, the African continent is emerging as a beacon of economic growth amidst global challenges. This blog post delves into the economic landscape of Africa in 2024, underscoring how global funds and alternative investments can be pivotal. Africa’s Economic Landscape in 2024 Economic Growth Amidst Challenges Africa’s economic scene in 2024 is […]
