Don't Invest Like a Billionaire
Ahmad Ashrafi
Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Founder of Infinity9 | Creating exclusive access to premium US investment opportunities
When people think about investing, they often look to the world’s billionaires for inspiration. They see headlines about space ventures, art collections, and rare antiques and think mimicking these strategies will lead to success. But here’s a reality check: you shouldn’t invest like a billionaire. Just as you shouldn’t spend like a billionaire, your investment strategy should also reflect your current financial situation and goals.
The Billionaire Investment Strategy: Icing on the Cake
Billionaires are at a stage where they can afford to add icing to their already well-baked cake. Their investments in space exploration, luxury goods, and other exotic assets are possible because they have already established a solid foundation of wealth. These high-risk, high-reward ventures are just the icing, not the cake itself.
For example, Elon Musk invests in space because he can afford the gamble. Before he ventured into the cosmos, his wealth was built on more stable and scalable ventures like PayPal and Tesla. Similarly, art collections and antique acquisitions are the hobbies of the ultra-wealthy with a secure financial base.
Your Investment Strategy: Picking the Right Ingredients
If you’re starting, your focus should be on picking the right ingredients to make your cake in the first place. This means prioritizing investments that offer stability, growth, and predictable returns. Most of the wealthiest families today made their fortunes through real estate, not speculative or exotic investments.
Real estate provides a solid foundation because it offers tangible assets, steady cash flow, and appreciation over time. Investing in real estate is like gathering the flour, sugar, and eggs—the essential ingredients to build wealth.
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Why Infinity? Was Created
At Infinity?, we understand the importance of building a solid financial foundation. We created our firm to help people start with the right investments. We focus on providing access to institutional-quality real estate opportunities once reserved for the elite. By starting with these solid investments, you can build a portfolio that offers stability and growth.
Space investments, rare antiques, and other luxury assets can come later once you’ve filled your portfolio with stable and secure investments. They are the icing on the cake, but it should be made up of investments that will stand the test of time and provide you with a reliable financial base.
The Survey Insight
A recent survey of the wealthiest families revealed that most made their fortunes in real estate. This isn’t a coincidence. Real estate has been and continues to be one of the most reliable and lucrative investment avenues. It’s where many successful investors start and where you should begin, too.
Conclusion
Investing like a billionaire might seem glamorous, but it’s not a practical strategy for those just starting. Focus on building a solid foundation with real estate and other stable investments. Once you have a robust portfolio, you can consider adding the “icing” – those high-risk, high-reward investments that billionaires indulge in. At Infinity?, we are here to help you start with the right ingredients and build a cake that can support all the icing you might want in the future.
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4 个月Don't think billionaires invest in meme coins, am I right?
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4 个月Thanks for sharing Ahmad, it could call our attention to invest in the same industries as billionaires does, but it makes total sense ehat you share!