| dc.description.abstract | The context of this study is to examine the evolution of popular investment strategies over the course of recent decades. The goal is to prove how stock market unpredictability has emerged as a key reason as to why investors have been shifting from traditional stock brokerage investments to alternative investment vehicles over the course of the modern era of investing. After providing an extensive overview of the topic, I conduct various statistical analyses to prove the mentioned correlation. The analyses include a comparison of the number of registered firms, investor participation levels, respective industry growth fluctuations, and returns of several indices. Further, I will discuss my findings in a manner that provides insight into the future implications concerning the topic at hand. To conclude, I will summarize legal, legislative, and technologic factors that could potentially cause the newly found trends to continue for the foreseeable future. Linking the downfall of securities brokerage firms to the promising future of alternatives provides a unique view of how investing tactics have evolved since the 1980s. | |
