Institutional ResearchWithout Institutional Barriers
We're filling the massive gap in alternative investment research—bringing the same analysis used by endowments and family offices to sophisticated individual investors managing $100K to $10M+ portfolios.
The Problem We're Solving
If you're a sophisticated investor trying to understand alternative investments, you face an impossible choice:
Retail Finance Sites
NerdWallet and Investopedia provide broad, beginner-focused advice. Alternatives coverage rarely goes beyond surface-level mentions of REITs, and most content is optimized for people just learning core concepts like 401(k)s.
Not sophisticated enough
Institutional Research
Preqin, PitchBook, and institutional research firms have the depth you need. But subscriptions cost $10,000-$50,000 per year and assume you're managing billions.
Not accessible
Financial Advisors
Wealth managers and RIAs often focus on liquid, easily managed assets and charge around 1% AUM. Deep alternatives work is time-intensive, and many operate within product constraints that make objective coverage difficult.
Not objective
Platform Marketing
Fundrise, Yieldstreet, and other platforms publish "educational" content that's really marketing. Coverage limited to their own products. No objective comparisons.
Not independent
Result: A Massive Market Gap
Individual investors with $100K-$10M portfolios have nowhere to get institutional-quality alternative asset research at an accessible price. This is the gap AltStreet fills.
How AltStreet Is Different
Institutional Methodology
We use research frameworks inspired by those employed by endowments and family offices: 20-point due diligence checklists, risk-adjusted return analysis, correlation studies, stress testing, and tax optimization strategies.
Our analysis isn't dumbed down—it's adapted for individual portfolios while maintaining institutional rigor.
Accessible to Individuals
No $50,000 subscriptions. No 1% AUM fees. No gatekeeping. Comprehensive research available to anyone managing $100K to $10M+ portfolios who wants institutional-quality analysis.
The free tier will cover most content. Future premium tiers will add advanced tools and data feeds at a consumer-friendly monthly price point.
Platform-Agnostic
We don't sell investment products. Our analysis covers 50+ platforms objectively. When we link to platforms, affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed and never influence research conclusions.
Revenue comes from affiliate commissions, display advertising, and (eventually) premium subscriptions—not from promoting specific deals.
Comprehensive Coverage
18 alternative asset classes, each with multiple subcategories and coverage areas. From established categories (private credit, real estate) to emerging opportunities (AI infrastructure, litigation finance, carbon credits).
This breadth is our competitive moat—competitors would need 100+ articles to match our coverage depth.
What We Cover
Alternative investments have expanded far beyond private equity and hedge funds. New platforms and structures now give sophisticated investors access to asset classes that were previously institutional-only.
For each asset class, we provide: overview and mechanics, historical returns and data, risk analysis, tax treatment, platform comparisons, due diligence frameworks, and case studies. Our goal isn't to chase every new product, but to understand what each asset class actually is, how it fits in a portfolio, and where the real risks live.
Beyond Asset Class Coverage
Investment Frameworks
- Capital-specific allocation guides ($100K to $10M+)
- Net worth milestone strategies
- Portfolio construction and diversification
- Risk management and downside protection
Practical Tools
- 20-point due diligence framework
- Platform comparison matrices
- Tax optimization strategies (1031, QSBS, OZ)
- Yield calculators and risk analyzers (coming soon)
Our Research Methodology
We start with the fundamentals: cash flows, counterparties, regulation, liquidity, and incentive structures. From there, we analyze how platforms package access—minimums, fees, legal structures, and secondary markets where they exist.
Our Process
- 1
Asset Class Analysis
Understand the underlying asset economics, historical returns, correlation to other assets, and fundamental risk factors.
- 2
Platform Evaluation
Review PPMs, fee structures, track records, team backgrounds, legal structures, and actual investor experiences.
- 3
Risk Assessment
Identify specific risks: illiquidity, counterparty, regulatory, operational, market timing, and structural risks unique to each investment.
- 4
Comparative Analysis
Compare against similar alternatives, traditional asset classes, and across platforms offering similar access.
- 5
Portfolio Context
Explain how the asset fits in a broader portfolio, appropriate allocation ranges, and implications for liquidity and diversification.
We use modern research tools including data analysis, AI-powered document review, and automated comparison systems. But human judgment remains at the center—AI helps organize information and spot patterns, not make investment conclusions.
Who This Is For
You'll Find Value Here If You:
- Manage a $100K-$10M+ portfolio
And want to add alternatives beyond what your advisor recommends
- Are an accredited investor
Qualified for private placements but need objective research
- Are a financial professional
RIA, CPA, or wealth manager seeking alternatives knowledge for clients
- Have concentrated wealth
Business owner or executive diversifying post-exit or from equity concentration
- Read the footnotes
You want to understand the mechanics, not just surface-level overviews
This Probably Isn't For You If:
- ×You're just learning about basic investing (stocks, bonds, ETFs)
- ×You want hot stock tips or day trading strategies
- ×You're looking for investment advice or portfolio management
- ×You need someone to make decisions for you
We provide research and frameworks. You make your own investment decisions based on your circumstances, goals, and risk tolerance.
The Team
AltStreet is currently run by a small team with backgrounds in research, investing, and digital strategy. We are independent and do not manage money or sell investment products.
Our revenue comes from affiliate commissions when readers sign up for platforms we review, display advertising, and (eventually) premium subscriptions. Any economic relationships with platforms or sponsors are clearly disclosed and never influence our research conclusions.
Over time, we plan to bring in additional contributors with deep experience in specific verticals—carbon markets, infrastructure, private credit, litigation finance, and other specialist corners of the alternatives landscape.
Interested in contributing?
We're looking for experienced practitioners in niche alternative asset classes who can write at an institutional level. If you have deep expertise and want to reach sophisticated investors, get in touch.
Start Exploring Alternative Investments
Browse our asset class coverage, read platform reviews, or dive into our investment frameworks