Zain Jaffer
Zain Jaffer is the CEO of Zain Ventures. He also runs the nonprofit Zain Jaffer Foundation.
Latest articles by Zain Jaffer
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Reasons to Consider Taking Another Look at GoldThe cycle of excessive borrowing to finance government expenditures, grants and aid of all kinds beyond taxable GDP and productivity might not end well.
By Zain Jaffer
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Are 60/40 Portfolios Still Relevant Today?As a general statement, if you believe in the U.S. economy and government, the 60/40 allocation should work well for most people.
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Will Corporate America Put Bitcoin on Its Balance Sheets?Whether bitcoin (or other cryptocurrency) significantly becomes a treasury asset for many of the world's businesses and corporations is something to watch.
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How Lower Interest Rates Will Help the Housing MarketLower interest rates will give the industry life again as they will likely create more demand and more incentives for developers and thaw a static market.
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Why Now May Be a Good Time to Invest in CommoditiesYou may want to consider adding inflation-hedging commodities such as bitcoin and gold to your portfolio.
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The Attention Economy: To Reach Consumers, Keep Things Short And SweetAs companies compete for consumers' attention, they should take note of these changes to stay ahead of competitors.
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No, NFTs Should Not Be Labeled SecuritiesLet's not penalize these artists by labeling NFTs as securities.
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Crypto Takes Another Step Toward Mainstream Adoption With Ether Spot ETFsAs SEC approval of ether spot ETFs brings regulatory clarity, ethereum's growth seems likely.
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Integrating Messaging, Payments and Social Updates Into One Master AppMaster apps have big potential, but they face regulatory hurdles.
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Unrealized Gains Should Not Be TaxedInstead of taxing unrealized gains, the government really ought to rein in its spending.
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Promising Investable Areas in Commercial Real EstateBright spots still exist in CRE, including data centers and multifamily properties.
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Consider These Factors Before Deciding Whether to Rent or BuyThe decision to rent or buy your home is not purely financial.
By Zain Jaffer
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Should You Still Invest in Real Estate?The quick answer is yes, if you have done your homework and all the boxes check out.
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A Quick Primer on Decentralized FinanceWhat is DeFi, and how can it help financial services?
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