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After the events of 2016 \u2013 the EU referendum result, the election of Donald Trump \u2013 it can feel like the future of investment might be very different to what we\u2019ve been used to, and you might be feeling uncertain about where to invest. If the world is becoming more sceptical about free trade, for example, are emerging markets likely to be as strong an investment opportunity as they\u2019ve been made out to be in the past? Or what about the rise of Fintech \u2013 is it a sound way to invest your pound, or should you be sticking to more traditional investment routes in times of uncertainty? At Crowd for Angels, we think not \u2013 and these are the investment areas which we believe you should be playing close attention to in 2017. Here\u2019s why!<\/p>\n

Emerging Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Although 2016 has left investors feeling jittery about emerging markets \u2013 the stock market turmoil in China, India\u2019s abrupt and chaotic demonetisation process, Brazil\u2019s political troubles \u2013 ultimately emerging markets are still dramatically outperforming markets in the developed world, and are still a contender for a good place to invest money. Just compare the S&P 500 \u2013 up 4% in 2016<\/a> \u2013 with, for example, Brazil\u2019s Bovespa, which is up an impressive 45%. And that\u2019s in spite of the uncertainty surrounding the impeachment and removal from office of the Brazilian president, Dilma Rousseff. If the Brazilian market was able to stay strong through that level of instability, we can expect it to continue to grow very strongly.<\/p>\n

Or look at India \u2013 it\u2019s true that the recent demonetisation process, which started on the 8th<\/sup> of November, has been shaky. When 45% of India\u2019s GDP<\/a> comes from informal, cash based work, clearly the disruption to cash was never going to be smooth. But the shift away from cash also saw a 268% year on year increase in tax revenue in November \u2013 with a less informal economy comes better tax collection. And India\u2019s projected annual GDP growth by the end of 2016 is about 6.6%<\/a> – when you contrast that with a projected growth of 2.2% in the US<\/a>, it\u2019s obvious that India is showing exceptionally strong growth.<\/p>\n

So emerging markets look like a good place to look for at least part of your portfolio. Also, some specific currencies in developing countries look to be worth considering\u00a0– do some research to make sure you\u2019re making the right choice. And Fintech\u2019s another attraction\u00a0– investment in Fintech in Asia outstripped investment in Europe in 2016, and the sector can be a very fruitful one for investment. Wherever you decide to invest, make sure you pay attention to emerging markets \u2013 it\u2019s where the global growth is.<\/p>\n

Crowdfunding<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wherever you decide the best place to invest money is, diversifying your portfolio through crowdfunding is well worth considering. As well as offering you the opportunity to invest in exciting, innovative new businesses, crowdfunding offers great returns \u2013 by cutting out the middle man of a bank, crowdfunding sites can offer you higher interest rates on debt investments. And when it comes to equity investment, you\u00a0could be eligible\u00a0for Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS<\/a>) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS<\/a>) tax relief*, offering an added incentive to invest. It\u2019s easy to diversify your investment portfolio using crowdfunding sites like Crowd for Angels \u2013 we connect you directly with pitches, giving you exciting opportunities for potentially lucrative investments.<\/p>\n

Certain crowdfunding websites have damaged the reputation of crowdfunding overall, by being unregulated and failing to fact-check their pitches, so if you feel shaky about crowdfunding, it\u2019s probably from reading about these sites in the papers. But Crowd for Angels is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and we painstakingly fact-check all\u00a0pitches featured on our website to ensure they are as accurate and transparent as possible. We actually reject up to 94% of the businesses who apply to pitch on our website, and we make the extra effort to meet our businesses in person, to make sure they stack up in real life, as well as on paper. Crowdfunding is an exciting new way to invest, which gives you complete control over who you invest in, and how \u2013 and it has the potential to be a game-changer throughout 2017 and beyond.<\/p>\n

So in spite of the apparently dramatic changes in the political landscape in 2016 and their potential repercussions in 2017, there are still many solid investment opportunities for you to take advantage of in 2017. By using a mixture of traditional investment routes, emerging markets and high-returns investments like crowdfunding and Fintech, you can build a portfolio which is robust, and risk-resistant \u2013 so when it comes to investing come 2017, the future is still looking bright.<\/p>\n

*The availability of any tax relief<\/a>, including EIS and SEIS, depends on the individual circumstances of each investor and of the company concerned, and may be subject to change in the future. If you are in any doubt about the availability of any tax reliefs, or the tax treatment of your investment, you should obtain independent tax advice before proceeding with your investment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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