Lesson 1Commodities exposure for individuals: ETFs, ETNs, commodity-linked structured productsCovers how folks get into commodities via ETFs, ETNs, and linked products, comparing setups, roll effects, tracking issues, partner risks, tax rules, and how they fit into mixed portfolios for Zimbabwean investors.
Physical versus futures commodity ETFsETNs, issuer credit risks, and payout detailsRoll yield, contango, and backwardation impactsTracking errors and benchmark choicesFeatures of commodity-linked structured productsTaxes, K-1 forms, and commodities' portfolio roleLesson 2Collectibles and tangible assets (art, wine, watches): valuation, provenance, storage, consignment marketsReviews collectibles like art, wine, and watches, emphasising valuation ways, origin checks, storage and insurance, shared ownership setups, and how consignment and auction markets work in Zimbabwean contexts.
Overviews of art, wine, and watch marketsValuation factors, comparisons, and rarity boostsOrigin, genuineness, and scam risksStorage, insurance, and transport optionsShared ownership and fund setupsAuction, dealer, and consignment routesLesson 3Real estate crowdfunding and fractional property platforms: structure, returns, feesDetails real estate crowdfunding and shared property sites, including deal setups, equity versus debt options, expected returns, fee levels, cash limits, and assessing sponsors, markets, and property risks for locals.
Equity versus debt real estate dealsSingle-property versus mixed vehiclesSponsor checks and history reviewProjected returns, payouts, and stress checksPlatform, management, and other feesCash limits, lock-ins, and exit waysLesson 4Venture capital and angel investing platforms: deal flow, syndication, carry, dilution, minimumsExplains online venture and angel sites, covering deal finding, group setups, carry and dilution workings, minimum investments, and evaluating access, risks, and timelines for Zimbabwean individuals.
Platform deal finding and screeningGroup setups, special vehicles, and lead backersCarry, fees, and investor payout structuresEquity thinning, follow-up rounds, pro rata rightsMinimum investments and portfolio buildingRisks, low cash flow, and exit periodsLesson 5Tokenised securities and security tokens: legal wrapper, platforms, custody, secondary marketsExplains tokenised securities and tokens, including legal covers, issue sites, investor checks, custody agents, secondary trade spots, and how tokenising boosts cash flow and settlement in local markets.
Security token legal and rule basicsMain issue sites and processesInvestor approval and ID checksCustody, transfer agents, and ownership listsSecondary trade spots and cash flowBenefits and limits of asset tokenisingLesson 6Private credit funds and direct lending: strategies, manager selection, fee and liquidity structuresExplores private credit funds and direct loans, including main strategies, assessment methods, manager picks, fee and cash setups, agreements, and behaviour across credit ups and downs in Zimbabwe.
Direct lending, mezzanine, and special financeAssessment standards and agreement packagesManager checks and historyFee setups, hurdles, and recoveriesCash terms, limits, and side holdingsCycle risks, failures, and recovery waysLesson 7Cryptocurrencies and tokenised assets: on-chain fundamentals, token economics, custody optionsExamines cryptos and tokenised assets, focusing on chain basics, token money workings, agreement incentives, custody choices, exchange and contract risks, and evaluating access and sizes for individuals.
Layer-1 versus app and utility tokensChain measures, use, and network boostsToken supply plans, burns, and releasesCentral versus self-custody wallet choicesExchange, contract, and protocol risksPosition sizes, ups and downs, and rulesLesson 8Peer-to-peer lending and consumer/business marketplace loans: underwriting, credit tiers, defaultsExplores peer lending and market loans to people and businesses, focusing on assessment models, credit levels, expected failures, site incentives, servicing, and building and watching loan mixes.
Site assessment models and data sourcesConsumer versus business loan setupsCredit levels, pricing, and loss ratesFailures, recoveries, and collection waysDiversifying, sizing, and reinvesting plansRules, site risks, and conflictsLesson 9Hedge fund and liquid alternative wrappers available to individuals: strategies, liquidity, fee alignment, platform accessIntroduces hedge funds and liquid alt covers for individuals, outlining common strategies, cash terms, fee matches, site access paths, minimums, and interactions with wider portfolios in Zimbabwe.
Common hedge and liquid alt strategies’40 Act liquid alt and UCITS fund setupsLock-ins, limits, and redemption workingsManagement, performance, and hurdle feesSite access, minimums, and investment sizesRole in diversifying and risk planning
