If I had $1m... where would I invest it?
Ahmed Hassan (3000+) • short term - gold long term - property in libya
Christopher Driscoll • well I wouldn't simply say Gold, however, due to yesterday's FOMC
release, it seems pretty clear that Obama & Bernake plan to turn the U.S. printing press back
on. Personally, I think this will give Gold 150-200 pt spike near term (year end). However, I
agree with Ahmed's following statement that, there are many other opportunities to utilize
high returns on capital without investing in "public" capital markets/commodities. Markets
generally have very loose controls from an investor standpoint, unless of course you are
making markets.
David Burgess • commercial real estate like apartment complex in my home city.
Jeffrey Michaels • Personally I would buy several medium sized multi-family properties
that are sold at a discount relative to loan value. Deals would also need to have a nice
location component but need some work to get the properties up to B/B- Class. Use location,
improvements and marketing to build significant value through healthy rent bumps &
property lease-up. Get the properties stabilized and cashflowing nicely--Sell them off and
then reload again.
Jeffrey Michaels • I would also consider being a short-term high-yield lender to strong,
small businesses that need temporary operating cash for business footprint growth/expansion
Ivan Kaye • Hi Jeffrey, I agree.. but one has to make sure one's docs are tight and money well
securitised!! In Australia banks are tight and one can lend at 15% - 20% pa +
Jeffrey Michaels • Ivan, I agree with your assessment. I wouldn't throw my money at any
company....i would perform some serious due diligence and some substantial collateral
(preferably real estate!)
Fabio Coullet • Agriculture is the future, this is your sector. Nothing can reach to the
performances that the agriculture has within the half and long term
Rajbir Kambo • I would invest in PV Solar, with 1Million as 20% equity investment, you get
80% from bank e.g. in French PV Solar market currently can easily make IRR at 15%, you
get guaranteed fit-in-tariff from French Government, the same applied in Germany (less
attractive today), UK market (growing market, FiT will be reduced soon). Just to add missing
statement, FiT in France is guarateed for 20 year, UK for 25 years.
Ivan Kaye • There are also huge incentives of installing Solar into housing in Australia with
the ability to sell power back into the grid....
Ted Price • commercial real estate (bought at today's distressed prices)
Richard Woodruff • Cash flowing hard assets in "soon to be good" markets.....Slow
plodding progress with NO DEBT equals long term success:-)
Fritz Voelker • I would put it in a pre IPO , Senior Debt 'Bridge', in a company with a lot
of paid in capital, good management, and serious 'upside'. You would make - quickly -2-6X.
Jason Ellsworth • I would buy 4 million gumballs. Just be sure to get a variety of colors as
you are going to get sick of a single flavor if you chew all 4 million of them.
James Tilford • Use stock market volatility to spin up the capital growth rate...
Take a series of smaller positions in companies with long track records of consistently paying
out dividends... use sell limit orders on upticks of 2.5 - 2.75% which consistently grows a
portion of your capital... set up GTC buy limit orders for each one of the respective positions
as soon as GTC sell limit order executes...
upside: in this market you could see 25-50% of your capital grow @ 2.5% per day. if you
happen to hit a flat spot in the trading cycle, collect the dividends
downside: sometimes you may end up holding a position for a short-term cycle before the
GTC sell limit executes which slows capital growth - minimize risk and diversify across a
minimum of 10-15 companies.. it's not the size of the investment it's the capital growth rate
that is most important...
Rajbir Saini • if you want to make a difference with your money, invest it in renewable
energy be it solar, wind or bio-mass. This will create more job opportunities in the rural
areas and will have a big impact in improving the life style of masses.
Other option is invest in education institutes which can create better human being and
contribute back to the society.
juergen la • in me - in other worlds in interesting projects
- gold buy one mil maybe you will make 2 mil in 5 ears
- stock - dont touch it, to much dirt and insider jobs and maybe you will make out of 1 mil 5
mil in 5 years
- real estate - is down now 20-50 percent, you make out of 1 mil maybe 2 mil in a couple of
years, after the artificial recession
- interesting projects - after a good analyze of the project you could make of 1 mil 10 mil in 3
years. depends on the project. i would advice you something new. new products or services
will run in almost 70 percent success and rocking. with proper advertisement you can
increase to 90-95 percent of success.
Yogesh Bahadur - Pentacle • James Tilford's seems the expert way I would say...put in
short...if you do not know better; take the services of a recognized fin-whiz..maybe a
company...yesterday I met a very senior ex-banker (the real old refuse to take the rocking
chair!) here in New Delhi, India and saw proof of how leveraging government security
differentials between India and US (could be any two countries) in global bonds trading
circuits, it is possible to earn as much as 50% or more in 3 to 4 months. I agree with the
downside too...but a real fin-whiz knows how global markets work...there are very few I am
told. If you want to get in touch with this 'Guru' I met in my own quest to fund my new
venture please put in an in mail to me with your mail ID.
Dennis Tynes • Small balance commercial real estate or non-owner occupied residential.
12 month term. 12% ROI. You can also charge a few points at closing.
Joseph P. Alam • 1/3 gold ; 1/3 Dividend paying equities; 1/3 Cash
That is the best you can do in this unsettled world. This may seem overly simple, but I have
put a lot of time into figuring out what to do and have followed my own advise.
Krajnican Slobodan • IN DIAMONDS !!!!!!! CALL ME ON SKYP :ing.Krajnican
Neil Farbstein • Vulvox's innovation will enable energy storage of intermittent photovoltaic
and wind power..
George Berdos • I would invest it into a student housing project in Massachusetts.
MIGUEL Fuchs • My first opinion: to keep your money safe invest in something you know
very, very well.
My second opinion: productive land with enough water is the safest asset in the long
term.
Randy Hux, CPA • That's a loaded question and one that many have fallen prey to from the
look of these responses. There is a lot more information that would need to be uncovered
before somebody could actually give you valuable direction. I would run as fast as I can away
from these "suggestions". I am betting there are alterior motives in most, if not all, of them. I
really like the gumball response though. It is an appropriate answer for such a loaded
question.
Ambrish Jha Invest in a developing country like India, and that too, towards creating some
assets for yourself - like real estate, hotels & resorts etc. You will have lovely returns on
your investments.
James Tilford Words of Warning!!!
be careful of working a spread on any investment where you rely on the actions of gov't...
political agendas change daily, and the last thing an investor wants is for any gov't action to
be driving their returns
As political churn shrinks margins the big money will always bail as the spread narrows, let
the retail investor take the brunt and then re-enters the markets later and buy at distressed
prices.
If you don't understand the investment or what the company/manager is doing (financial
expert or not) , save yourself the headaches and hold onto your cash until the next
opportunity comes along that is structured in a way that you understand the risks.
If investors don't understand the process they can't possibly understand the real risks... that's
not investing, that's gambling... common sense investing gets you where you want to be....
there are enough fools in this world...
Do a SWOT Analysis on every single opportunity, even if you do it on the back of a napkin...
If you can't list weaknesses or threats, then the "opportunity" needs a lot more research...
there are always both to every investment
Lookman _ • A million dollars is not much these days houses are worth millions. I think the
best UK investment is an Equity Investment Scheme. It sets Tax liabilities against
investment which can give 80% relief, so the cost of an investment of 1 million would be
200k. After two years obeying the rules profits are tax free. Film and other investments have
befitted greatly from the scheme. It is a little unfair for lower taxpayers.
Gregory Denk • Tangible assets, specifically "investment grade" collectibles, and more
specifically the rarest and best conditioned vintage global financial documents containing
incredible works of engraving and lithographic artwork. A VERY inefficient, exploitable
Jose Ruy Alvarez • brazilian capital market
RICHARD DALE-MESAROS, REIM • I'd put it to work at 13% interest, tax-free (via a
self-directed IRA), with three dynamic investors in New hampshire who are improving
neighborhoods and getting first-time home buyers into affordable houses......... :)
Anna Korzeniowska • Ivan, only commercial real estate in Poland( the best ROI in whole
Europe) like apartment complex for rent in Krakow,Warsaw. If you are intrested in our offer,
you can send me your direct e-mail to send you the opportunities.
Ivan Kaye • no-one seems to talk about leverage
Ravi Kikan • Education & Healthcare sectors in developing countries...maybe a K12
project or a LIG housing project in developing countries...These sectors dont come with a
rider and there are enough opportunities to make money and expand the horizons....May you
have your $1 mill and still more wishes to invest it wisely :)
James Tilford • Ivan - leverage can be useful or dangerous depending on margin costs and
how it's managed. if margin is not managed it can easily spin out of control...
I don't like to have margin exceed 25% of working capital. In the event that the market drops
50% that would temporarily increase the capital-to-margin ratio to 1-to-1 instead of 4-to-1. If
you hold 25-30% cash reserves to back your portfolio you can trickle in some of the reserves
to reduce margin and rebalance your working capital to margin ratios in a down cycle and
pull cash out of the portfolio and increase cash reserves during upswings in the trading cycle.
With the fluctuations in the markets right now you can earn a blended 4-6% return on margin
by holding dividend paying securities. For example, margin rates are under 2% at interactive
brokers
Ibrahim Rasheed • invest to Maldives, where your return is guranteed
Varadhan Srinivasan • India is the ideal destination to invest in SME. We can assure the
IRR between 20 - 25% !
George Wagner • Gold - They say more millionaires have been made in real estate than
anything else... but gold wasn't worth @ $1,300 per oz till just recently!
Ivan Kaye • Solar energy seems a popular choice... What about residential property in the
USA? (Buy low and sell high?)
Gaurav Malik • I suggest looking at public equities - small to mid cap companies in
emerging markets (i.e. if you have access to them). Else you could take the ETF route to
build up an exposure. Emerging markets are the place to be (not at the moment, as a
correction of 15%-20% is expected). There are plenty of good quality companies that you can
look at. However, if you want to take the ETF route, then build exposure in those which have
exposure to mid-large caps in the range of 70:30. You could easily get a consistent 20-25%
returns for the next 5 years. Long term and consistency is the way to be.
On the other hand, from a long term perspective the US equities look very attractive at
current multiples and if you can access the market then I would suggest go for it and its
surely gonna give a very good return in the coming years.
Kebede Gashaw • Ivan: I would invested in agricultural land and agribusiness projects in
Africa. Development bank can leverage with a 70 percent loan. If you want to talk about
specific projects let me know and we can show you real numbers.
Mini Guleria • Gold, real estate are all very good options. I have both in US. India is giving
great returns with total security to principal. one security house in US also does the same.
contact me at [email protected] to learn more.
Monica Bialski • I would certainly buy real estate preferably multiresidential. For 1
million, you can get $4m worth of properties.
Roy Propsner • The challenge: design and build a new, very large theme park in
Bangladesh. Within a country where half the populace is living in poverty, our standards
must service the social, welfare, transportation and security for each guest and the
community. We must provide service, be profitable, and bring thrills and fun to the lives of
the lowest of the citizens and families. We seek contract (freelance) architects, designers,
other skills and service that abide within Bangladesh. Please pass on this request to your
associates, friends and others.
Umesh Pardeshi • Pre Lease Bank Property & Fitness Center, Offices for Sale in Pune.
Maharashtra, India...
Contact :[email protected]
Angel Sanchez • Investors are attracted to Life Settlements because insurance is a noncorrelated alternative asset, and is one way to reduce a portfolio's exposure to sudden
downturns in the stock and bond markets.
Janet McGinty • Ninety percent I'll spend on good times, women and Irish Whiskey. The
other ten percent I'll probably waste.
Tug McGraw
Peter H. Boyd • Possibly people should start by inquiring into the investor's objectives,
risk tolerance and investment horizon before offering up ideas.
Richard Zimmerman • Solar Energy! Today, providing replacement capital to certain proven
operators in the solar energy sector can generate substantial above market returns without
having to assume a disproportionate level of risk. Such investments can now avoid risk by
structuring the opportunity around Federal and State subsidies, the sale of Solar Renewable
Energy Certificates (SRECs) to investment grade utilities, and Power Purchase Agreements
that capture the lion's share of energy savings benefiting the property owner for the first 10years of operation.
Bob Turner • if you want security and return and are paying cash, invest in high quality
farm land in America, it is the best hedge against inflation for the security part, second you
can get an annual 5% return that is as close to a guarantee as you can get. The agriculture
commodities are holding at a rate your farmer is making money and you have a lease that has
a guarantee by the farmer, backed by his financial institution and you are first in line for the
crop in the field on your land. This is where most of the cash is going now.
Steven Rowles • Ivan: The best place to invest $1M.....is in good thought out consumer
products. By far this is the best option, the return on the invested dollar would be off the
charts.
Dylan Simpson • This thread was more entertaining than an episode of Jersey Shore! Keep up
the good work. :-)
Ivan Kaye • :)
Mary Sweeney • Invest in my new concept for assisted living!
ali salih • Invest in Energy or Agricultural Processing Projects in Turkey. But with only 1
million dollars to spend I would preferably invest in agricultural processing projects,
especially in Shelled Agro-Commodity processing companies in Turkey. (like hazelnut,
walnut, pistachio etc...)
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Sam Elshazly • Hello Ivan, all the current market research , practical experience in fund
management and private equity markets suggest that Education and Health-care are on the
top of the list for investments opportunities for the next 10 years
Kelso Sharp • Lots of suggestions have been made for real estate, but unless you fully
understand what you are getting into, ie renters, landlord/tenant laws, and renovations I
would say stay away from it, I learned all my real estate the hard way, and while it can be
profitable, it can also be a large headache, If I had to say one thing to invest 1 million into it
would be Renewable Diesel, this is a second generation fuel that meets the same standards as
current diesel fuel, so it is a complete replacement for crude diesel and will see more and
more use in the next 5 to 10 years.
Sam Abdullah • Will you be interested in Irrigation project having Excellent ROI?
If so, please contact at [email protected]
Sam
Mini Guleria • Have a pre IPO company in USA. amazing technology. amazing returns in
one year. mininmum investment $ 100,000 only for shares in the company. contact me if
interested at [email protected]
Mike Kahn • If you've got $1 million to invest (but won't be completely ruined if it doesn't
pan out), have a good look at this: http://golfmak.com/ez-zack.html. Your $ million has a
very good chance of becoming many many!
Gregory Excellent, CMA • I would invest in aspiring new ventures with serious upside
possibilities
Valerie Bramson • @Gregory, I agree 1000%, our Private Equity firm Optima, there are lot
of SMEs abroad around the Black Sea region, profitable businesses need updating like a
wardrobe changes; I have several clients lacking capital due to global banks's shameful acts,
so these folks taking the brunt of it all. Cutting down on employees, can't make their A/P or
collect their A/R, industry effect...let me know if you really do want to invest your million,
they are not start ups!
Shayne Ohlsen • BRASIL!!!
Avikshit Saras • From you all I have a hundred ideas on what to do. Thanks everybody.
karl brown • $1mill ,, hmm I would invest in companies that have advantage of near
monopoly or that have amarket edge on the competition
Here are my favoutite stocks in the UK, rmember this is only my opinion I aint no
professional advisor just a well researched punter..
Baltic OIL (AIM< BTC) virtual monopoly managing the most efficient shipping terminal on
the BALTIC , trading at 4 time earnings and with asecond half due to be 20% better than first
half itys a raging buy in my book
Ortac resources (AIM> OTC) with a newly announced upgraded proven 1million ozs of
gold resources in the ground and capitalised at only £26mill...do the math.
Petro MATAD (MATD) the only credible mongolian oil explorer with government backing.
and great connections.. 900 mill barrels of light crude in the ground easily accessible and next
door to china a ready made consumer. They have a monopoly on an area twice the size of
Ireland. market cap of only £250mill.
Iomart (IOM) cloud computing, simply the best in the UK and fastest growing at 60% per
annum and just past a critical mass and so far ahead of the rest of the Uk competition .
wellington pasipamire • Hi I run profitable portfolios in Zimbabwe where your net margins
can exceed 15% flat, which is your 160% annualised. These are genuine business models i
tell you. By indication, you could double your investment in one year in risk adjusted models.
I am an investment banker by profession, born and bred in Zim(refer to my profile). Should
you be serious, I need more detail, then we sign the necessary NDAs. You obviously have to
visit and we meet.
Julio Cárdenas Avilés • Ivan could invest some of that money in Costa Rica in a small
building that has 31 small offices located in an exclusive area of San José, the capital city.
The offices are leased by 90% at this time and still has plenty of money to invest in other
properties. You can also live happily with his family in this beautiful and peaceful country.
More: [email protected]
George Gibbons • Hey - anyone wish to invest in a Performing Arts Memorabilia Facility
to be located in Liverpool, England?
Peter Gladkin • IMO
1/3 precious metals Au Slv Pal etc (take delivery) no paper no warehousing
1/3 energy ETF oil,gas,, = no green alt energy crap
1/3 international funds Australia,India,Thailand, no Europe no US.
then I'd borrow another $1Million and lay down a bet that Obama is not President in 2013
AND the Dim/Libs will lose control of Congress (House and Senate)
That political trifecta is pulling pretty good odds right now in the betting parlors of the
George Gibbons • Anyway - back to US$ 1 Million - I should invest it in my Commercial
Memorabilia Project, or a small hotel in Tarquinia, Italy.
prakash koirala • Globalize Management careers. Cash income in Management careers.
Andre Cronje • I would first have to understand the I. What portfolio do you have? What is
your income needs? How ( if any) is your total investment port. structured. Do you have an
emmergency plan in place? ext. ext,,,,,
It's bit more complicated than jumping onto the first wagon that passes my friend!!!
Mitchell Manoff • Mitch ManoffI'd invest in a company similiar to Groupon, which
launched in August of 2008 and will by the end of the first quarter have a billion dollars
in revenue. The quickest achievement to a billion in revenue of any company. Groupon
is in the group buying space and is a relatively easy company to duplicate in a different
market, the suburbs.
(spreets just sold to Yahoo for $40m with a $1m investment 12 months ago IK Feb 11)
Efrat Ron BSc PharmD PAHM • Real estate and small business.
Aaron Carr • Invest it with our Forex trader we have who for 18 1/2 years has been paying
clients 20 to 40% or higher Weekly With 90% of your funds Guaranteed no Loss and 10% as
risk only.
Ud Gundar • Start a VC fund (limited partnership) in Irland/Israel/India. Get up to 66%100% leverage on a dolar in goverenment incentives. Invest in early stage firms ~200-300K
per case. Once made 3-5 investments - go public (bonds).
HOT DELUXE • I would do diversified investments. Probably a share of 4 hundred thousand
to invest in the adult entertainment world. Web/Ipod/Ipad/3G/TV ... Guaranteed a return in
the first 3 years. A niche product, mostly erotic class. No porn. For example I could give
Met-Art sales that makes thousands of dollars a month. I have a similar project ready ;)
The remaining money should be in renewable energy.
Don Foreback • If I were to be blessed with $1 million, I would first give 10% to a church
that was in need. The rest I would invest in my own company to acquire new equipment
and some permanent office space. Any monies left over would go into our reserve fund to
hedge against any spikes in diesel prices, as we are a trucking company.
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Kadra Hassan • I would build one University that Teaches the Good Tips of CEO
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ROYDON GONSALVES • Invest in India. It's politics are mired in corruption but its stock
market eco system is world class. If you pick the right companies in India your 1 million will
become 2 in 3 years. If you place half a million in equity and set up the right triggers for sell
and buy & wait patiently for a correction to deploy the rest you may even double in a year
flat. For a person who is not American, if you cash out long term cap gains (ie for
investments held for over a year) you could even avoid tax (depending on your country's tax
laws). The US skins you on world wide income. Hard luck Yanks!!!
George Booth • Well if you had $1.25 million you would invest it in my client's acquisition
of a producing gold mine in Canada. My clients are bringing $2.7 million to the table, the
acquisition is $3.95 which includes all equipment. If you are interested, send me an email for
the particulars. If you know a guy, who knows a guy, I'll have to pass.
Michael Redenius • I could get you into the Cash Trade Platform within 2 weeks and you
see 25-75%+ returns weekly. No cost to get involved, $1M minimum your money will stay in
your account and never move, NO risk, 100% security. If interrested e-mail me, thanks
[email protected]
laurent gouyneau • My answer is: In your own business with a solid franchise.
I am looking for someone in Australia to develop a business at national level.
Your 1 million will be use in advertising to develop your business with our program.
We only take royalties, the expected ROI is over 100%.
If you want more details, see my profile and contact me on skype : nc_freeman
Neil Farbstein • Hi hot. Did you say you want to teach a class in pornography? Its a joke.
Invest all your money in renewable energy.
Jayanth Kashyap Balasubramanian • $1 million..il put 1/4 of it in a Fixed Deposit (Safe Bet,
8% interest pa in my country), another 1/4 in e-gold (Due to current prices), another 1/4 in
agricultural land (good returns of upto 20% in 2 years if im not wrong) and the
rest..combination of debt linked and equity linked mutual fund schemes..
Robert MacLean • You'd invest it in my UK-Australia co-production of woman-centered
thriller MASQUERADE set to shoot in March, with Adelaide Clemens, Don Johnson and
Jack Davenport attached, and David Wenham and Jeanne Moreau under offer.
Zena Miscony • Cape Verde!
Mini Guleria • Zena, I would love to connect with you. lots in common. I know damac people
from dubai days. please email me at [email protected]
Jacky Trumball • Documented Triple Digit Annual Returns!
I wanted to inquire about your level of interest in a licensed, regulated and documented
trade platform.
Chuck Harman • I found an investment into solar energy projects that returns 110% in 6
to 9 mos. Yes all your money is returned and a 10% tax free profit, But here is the kicker There is a 20 year revenue stream with each group of projects. Here are the real numbers 1
million returns 1 million 99 thousands in 6 mos. One year thereafter and for 20 years the
investment yields an avg of 25,000 per year. Its best investment I've seen in 25 years of
investing. It won't be long before hedge funds start doing the same in the renewable energy
world.
Richard Zimmerman • Financing renewable energy. I am consulting on a project that makes
use of the Federal 1603 grants, Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and revenue sharing
on the energy cost savings sgenerated by the installed equipment. The offering generates a
16%, 10-yr, after-tax IRR with a very acceptable level of risk.
Bjarne Hadland • In todays financial climate my financial portfolio would be 50% mutual
funds, 40 % pre IPO and 10 % (fortune 500) stocks. I would consider to invest in the realestate market (especially in the USA).
Depends where you live but I would stay away from investing in unknown markets due to
political risks, unless you have very good business and investment intelligence that can guide
your decisions.
David Berg • I will say one word.......China and Ingestibles from Western Countries. If
you missed the ball in Korean and Japan in the early 90's they were small compared to China.
That is what all three of our companies focus on; China, China, China, and a bit in Indonesia
(Bali) and Vietnam, but mostly, China and more of China.
Libya is interesting as well, just a little too far and not as American Loving as China.
Christian Mass • interactive TV channel. Better content =more revenue
Mamillapalli Arun Kiran • I would invest in Silver for the next 6 months likely big guns
Arun Jain • Invest in India, a) For safe investments having liquidity, Fixed deposits here
offer interest rates up to 10% p.a. b) If liquidity is not an issue, Invest in good Real estate,
The money shall surely double in 5 years.
Scott D. • I would emphatically say GOLD and SILVER. EVERY currency in the world has
collapsed since the beginning of time. I don't care what dividend, interest or capital gain you
make, it will be ERASED, unless you put it into GOLD/SILVER/ASSETS. Read Martin
Armstrong and Jim Sinclair.
Natalia Inkina • You can by real estate in Moscow: commercial real estate or flat, and give it
for rent it will be stable and good income.
Also possible to invest in agriculture business or metallurgical sector.
Dean Winkle • The 1% minority member will deposit in their own account 1 million dollars
to be leveraged the assistance of the 99% major investor in a $100 million platform trade.
The one million dollars will be blocked by a M760 (which the client can not withdraw from
the account)
Shawn Arlauckas • syndicate and ipo trading.. Best bet by far. See 50% returns trading new
issues
Andreas Schweitzer • renewable energy, wind fields and wind turbine technology. Wind
farms with a government feed in tariff are in fact a high-yield government bond.
[email protected]
naomi tennant • probably on London property and solar enterprises
Zena Miscony Cape Verde!
Mini Guleria • Zena, I would love to connect with you. lots in common. I know damac people
from dubai days. please email me at [email protected]
Chuck Harman • I found an investment into solar energy projects that returns 110% in 6 to 9
mos. Yes all your money is returned and a 10% tax free profit, But here is the kicker - There
is a 20 year revenue stream with each group of projects. Here are the real numbers 1 million
returns 1 million 99 thousands in 6 mos. One year thereafter and for 20 years the investment
yields an avg of 25,000 per year. Its best investment I've seen in 25 years of investing. It
won't be long before hedge funds start doing the same in the renewable energy world.
i Hira • First will choose a good home at mumbai ,second go for gold as retirement Fund ,if
David Weusten • Food or clean water production, preferably in NZ
Derek Sienko • I would invest in Real Estate in Montreal Quebec Canada
Scott D. • As John Templeton stated in 2003 Real Estate around the world will go down 90%.
That includes EVERY city in the world. It may take a few years but it's happening already in
many areas. If you look at the top 50 bubbles in the world from the tulip faze to the real estate
bubble today everything resets!
ROYDON GONSALVES • Don't touch real estate in Mumbai. Pricing is artificial!
Developers have to build: it is their business and they have bid for inventory in an artificially
scarce market. But any child, without pretensions can see that the towers (sky scrapers) built
have huge dark patches at night signifying no real tenants. So who is holding this pent up
overpriced inventory? Builders? Investors? Funds? Ultimately a house is a consumer durable
good and for the industry to stay healthy real consumers have to buy. Commercial real estate
is in a glut situation already. So my assessment is that the industry in Mumbai is caught in a
trap. Like the Hindi formula film that apes the idea of the preceding flick hoping for box
office success, everyone has jumped on the luxury bandwagon with large flat areas, hoping
that the premium and snob value attracts, what India calls "bakras" (goats) to the slaughter.
But from driving around S Mumbai not enough seem to be coming. Real Estate is a long lead
time sector so even a crash takes time to develop. But it will come sooner or later. My take is
better profit would be found in other asset classes and my favourite is equity, privately placed
or carefully picked from listed issues.
Andrew Arroyo (Investments) • Put it in residential real estate in San Diego under $400K,
on fire at the moment. Down 50% from the peak (2005-2006) and rebounding nicely. Double
digit IRR over the past 12 months.Contact me for more details if you're interested.
Hazel Hoyle • Hi Ivan, with $1M you can invest into a leverage facility and literally turn that
Million into $24 Million within 12 months. You would receive your initial investment back
within 90 days plus $200K and be able to make monthly draws of 4% of 24M every month.
At the end of the year you have utilized $24M and there is no requirement to pay it back.
Mini Guleria • $ 350,000.00 Bond from a AAA rated Security House brings in 35 million
in loan for a viable project. call me if you have all docs ready with ROI.
[email protected]. please put Bond funding in the subject line.
Justin Kerr • Myself
Judy Lu • water
Sterling Neblett CFP® • SAC Capital Managment (Steve Cohen's Fund) or Performance
Trust (specializing in distressed MBS)
Ed Harding • check out the poll on my linkedin profile that asks this exact question.
Interesting results stratified by age, role etc.
SIVA RAO aravapalli • Try to know answers for the following 3 1. The Return you expect
2.Lquidity level you want for your capital invested
3. Level of risk that you can take on your capital
4.Sectors you are interested to invest.
Michael A. Braun • find promising start-ups (eco/bio, software/Inet, retail, food, resources),
nurture them (capital, network), help with mgmt, and then release them in the "adults
world". Moreover, if I may add this, focusing on Eastern / Southern Asia today makes even
more sense as these mkts are developing at an incredible pace in favor for both entrepreneurs
and investors. Therefore, I would recommend to use parts of one's wealth to partner with
experienced VC/PE players, find 2-3 ventures one believes in and get really happy in 3-5 yrs.
Lookman _ • If it is a product one must consider:
-the realistic potential market based on a qualified assessment (for the product),
-the ability to reach that market (marketing spend and potential buzz),
-the reputation of the personnel and their ability (can help obtain distribution and to reach end
customer for media based products), etc.
At a development stage where risks are higher things to consider are tax breaks, the
reputation of the designers and the concept. One should not trust any pitch or ones own
naivety at this stage and try to remain dispassionate. (A bad pitch might hide a good project
or a good pitch might hide a bad product). Think if the sell is exploiting a personal weakness
or vanity. Any product should not be just a good idea, but have potential benefits to everyone.
One may also consider spread investment to minimise risk.
Simon Taylor • It all depends on your geographical location, your time horizon, and your
appetite for risk.
In this part of the world, there are an increasing number of mid-market, family owned
businesses coming up for sale. Typically for an immigration friendly country, these tend to be
businesses founded some 30 years ago, by a newly arrived immigrant with $20 in his pocket,
who is now looking for sell on and retire.
Many such businesses sell for low multiples, and the prospect of greatly increasing a $1m
investment are high.
Mitchell Holland • Look for apartment buildings. Real estate is very cheap right now and
your tenants will pay your debt service.
Jacob Hawley • Anti-Social Networking. Seriously, security software to protect yourself
while playing on games, posting photo's, etc. And tracking capabilities so that you can detect
when your information has been spammed without consent. Also .. building a standards
committee around the interface so that when the US government starts to enforce rediculous
policies that the industry can duck and cover behind the shield of a capitalism based open
standards forum.
Reid Erickson • I would select two (2) early revenue stage green technology companies to
invest in and require the companies use part of the proceeds to engage my firm, Beneri, as
business development consultants. We would search our international network of business
professionals to add key board members and advisors; we would activate our international
business development network to drive revenues to these companies; and we would
simulataneously complete an IPO in Europe within 8-10 months. Expect liquidity within one
year and three times invested capital within two years. Have the option to hold equity for the
long term just in case we happen to select a paradigm shifting investment. You have a million
to invest? Give me a call.
David Mulder • Looks like a lot of advice on "what I would do with YOUR $1 million" and
some of it looks pretty fun, naughty or maybe real. Most folks on their way to their first
million are already answering the question in reality...house, kids college, retirement funds,
etc. Unfortunately a bit more dull, but real...and don't see a lot of real. Some things only look
like ten bucks... Very fun posting.
Ed Harding • i polled this one question to my network 2 years ago, see the results here and
answer it too if you like. http://polls.linkedin.com/p/24864/kskwm
Stefano Lucidi • it depends on you risk profile...
I would recommend investing in a npl in Germany. Berlin is a city with excellent growth
opportunities. For example you can buy a NPL with only a deposit of 20-30% and the rest
with funding from 24-36 months.
Some properties are sold at less than 1,000 euro per sqm with a chance to rent and a 10%
annual in addition to that, the properties price could grow by 6% per annum over the next 36
months. I think you could do some good deals.
If you want to have a lower risk can invest in Italy: prices are higher but the market is the
more stable in Europe.
Rip Corter • A lot depends on how fast I wanted a return and whether or not I needed it to
live on for a period of time. I work with start ups and business funding. I have a couple
clients who it will take about 12-18 months to return and make a large on-going profit.
Another one it would take a year but not as much of a profit. So, which is best depends on my
need of the return.
3 months ago
Leandro Sanchez • Honestly in a film or 30 big art projects, then sell the photos and make 4
times that money over 4 years
Laura Bailey • In my business, by building my manufacturing facility.
Michael Lacorazza • Bordeaux wine futures. Even if they don't make money, you can enjoy
the wine later!
Laura Bailey • If I was you I would invest it in my business. My turbine can produce up to
3X the electrical output.
Scott Purkis • gold production
Chris Galiano, SIOR • Productive Farmland, Food prices aren't going down anytime
soon! Make sure the food is something you love to eat! Never run out of customers.
nathan schwartz • If you have only 1M.keep it don't invest
Jacky Trumball • @ All participants
Here is my two pennies worth;
If I were to have an additional discretionary sum of One Million Dollars, I'd likely put Five
Hundred Thousand into a money market or sweeps account where I would earn next to
nothing but at least I'd have the protection of the FDIC to insure my deposit, or potentially
place it short-term time deposits; regardless the outcome is generally similar.
As for the remaining Five Hundred Thousand U.S. Dollars. I would put it into a low-vol
licensed and regulated trade program with significant historical performance whereas the
Five Hundred Thousand would be notionalized at a factor up to 10 times.
(Simply calculated as $500,000 x 10 = $5,000,000) I would based on historical significance
hopefully anticipate an approximate compound annualized 30% ROI on the notionalized
funds (30% on 5,000,000), which translates to a gross profit of $1,500,000.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRIhpoe7ExQ
David Kalstrom • Solar & Healthcare
Janet McGinty • If I Had a Million Dollars by the Bare Naked Ladies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHacDYj8KZM
Percival Alexander • Invest in Canadian private mortgages
Howard Long • Loan it to investment group for one year@10%
Michael Marcovici • Domain Names
Janet McGinty • If you ascribe to the blood in the streets model, buy what everyone
hates. The market loves gold now. The market hates...
M Ali Malik • Short term - Gold and long term invest in a growing economies select project
which are high in demand to min the risk and identify the right company to ride with. Sure
Avg ROI 20-25% PA
contact me to get an insider...
Christopher Chambers • I would begin streaming capital towards a construction company
that has close ties to government contracts. With the increase in government spending, the
organizations that are on the government's short list will be the first to see profits. This is
looking like there has been a shift towards building up the government controlled
infrastructure.
Going into a manufacturing company that is more upstream from their end-users like Cat or
John Deere, would be a more sound investment with both of the company's consistent
dividend history. A company like Granite though has its thumb closer to the pulse of
government spending with the ownership of the majority of its heavy equipment, has a
constant dividend payout and whose stock is trading close to its book value.
This strategy would bring a sturdy ROI over your WACC during a time of economic
uncertainty. It will also put an investor into a great position for when the recovery does
happen.
Robert Brancio • I would research the oil fields wells that produce 25 to 30 years
C Kriswanna Subito • Gold
Marshall Mays • The answers lie in looking at supply-demand mismatches today,
considering the barriers to entry (both for you and potential competitors) and the risk of
regulatory change. While some passive assets (e.g. property) may be attractive if they are
over-sold as a result of purely temporary factors, active assets in sectors running at capacity
offer a better opportunity. In spite of over-capacity in many manufacturing sectors, energy
production and food production - especially in East Asia are hard to beat for current cashflow
+ future growth potential. All my money is now in Dairy (outside of China).
Matt Van Aardt • I would do what I am doing with my profits. Invest in a simple machine
that refines gold from artisinal miners in Africa (Mali, Guinea, Ghana and Sierra Leone).
Oscar Boyd Jones • I would look at creating an investment strategy that reflects your risk
and return requirements. If a portion can be allocated to high risk/high return (Capital
Growth) then I would look at a startup company with strong listing prospects.
I have one such company and details can be found at www.assob.com.au/kfs. Or email me
[email protected]
Dennis Nguyen • Find investments that have a 97% probability of going up or down. Then
hedge the chance that you might be wrong. So far, all I have heard is a one sided trade but no
hedges. What happens if you are wrong on your bets?
Khatri Hira • 20% in gold,30% in Commercial property at growing city,20% on fixed
income return with secure investment and balance 30% indian share market-Nyasha Chasakara • Forget the politics. Returns here have been great. Emerging markets
Private Equity. Telecomms is a big thing here so is mining. You need someone to package
your exit properly.
Christopher Stuart • Rural Asst Living Center- with a REIT EXIT IN 5-7 YRS(TEXAS)
30% IRR -22 BEDS
Lawrence Citarelli • Good Day Peter,
Thank you in advance and I look forward to discussing further.
Kevin Hinton • Review my profile and the presentation on it to learn about our investment
program in real estate!
Percival Alexander • INVESTING FOR INCOME
2010 has meant slim pickings for investors requiring reasonable yield without taking on
unreasonable risk. Here is a fresh looks at how to achieve this elusive portfolio goal investing
in mortgages.
Laura Bailey • “Well if you are looking for a winner, I am looking for Seed funding. I
recently competed in the GE challenge and came in the top 100.
David Jay Mor • legal templates for software development agreements, NDA, Consulting
agreements, Convertible Notes, and other forms for start ups can be found at
www.mystartuplegaltemplates.com
Alex Shchekin • I invested 1 million in to readoz.com and i think in 6 month everyone will
see why....
Alex Shchekin • here is one more thing i invested in to recently, planing and research engine
in 3D! those guys sold 3 mil in project during first 6 month on the market.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkO0hQR6yJI
Krishna Mony • $ 200k in Google stock, $500k in India focused ETF, $300k cash (to start
your own small business - most important, make sure your living costs don't exceed the
profits from the small business.)...
Exit timeframe - Invest with a 20% target ROI on an annualized basis. Google stock on or
before September 2015, India focused ETF on or before September 2013 and the small
business, lock it in so long as it helps run your lifestyle and habituates you to the old
fashioned live-within-your-means framework.
ANANTHA KRISHNA • Hi, Mr.Ivan, are you interested in J V proposal for Hydro & solar
power project in India, The project is ready to launch with all necessary arrangements. R O
I is 100% Capital investment will be able to repay with in two years.
ANANTHA KRISHNA • Mr.Ivan, or else are you interested in J V proposal Investment for
100 bedded reputed hospital for their expansion program.
Bonnie Karpay • I think we all know that the stock market is broken. Dirt (real estate) is over
sold. Precious metals are over-valued. The BEST investment remains in small business.
When you're ready to access the best portfolio of diversified small cap business ventures, let
me know. Investors flock to our events because of the volume of solid opportunities that
present 5 times a year.
Richard Byrd • Jeff, I think I would agee with you. There are many smaller companies in
need of working capital to hire sales and distribution people. I think I would rather break
it up into ten of twelve separate companies for a preferred equity and/or warrant ownership.
Simon Taylor • I totally agree with the points made by Jeff and others about the mid-market
business sector. There are some astonishing deals out there, providing you have your act
together, have a clear idea of what you're trying to achieve, and do your due diligence
properly.
Bryan Short • New BI/Reporting Software Company
We have software developed and seeking Venture Capital. Please contact me if you are
interested, we are on a very strict timeline and weeding through investors now.
Jeffrey Salvati • The color Red on one spin of a Roulette Wheel....
Conrad A. Negron • direct participation in a oil well, 30bbl a day x $85 oil is a very good
return. Contact me for more information.
Mini Guleria • EDUCATION - Have the best back end educational software system for
any school or college (India) on one hand AND best recognised charter school concept of a
school in a box in US. Need to merge the two together. All contracts in place. Need anywhere
from $ 500,000 to $ 5 million. anyone interested please contact me at
[email protected]
Greg Jones • I'd buy 20 acres and start growing grapes for wine.
Jaslene Bawa • Invest both in Gold and Silver (bullion) since they are following an upward
trend...people have less exposure to it and returns in these commodities are expected to
continue in 2011 as well...
juergen la • invest in gambling - surly legal gambling i am speaking Richard Byrd • Most true Investor VCs and Private Groups want to add $5 million and/or
more to a company to bring the Valuation up to a substantial level. I believe that most
entrepreneurs do not understand that a true VC is typically not interested in investments
under that level. Angels and/or family and friends are the better sources for $100 to
$1million. Most VCs want to come in after this and the "scarry money" has been utilized to
bring the new company through and past beta into commercialization.
Ludmila Morozova
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Rubin Rodriguez Jr. • I would go into the mobile marketing area with the funds.
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