Generation Alt®: The New Movement in Alternative Investing

Three. A Volatile Reality

Is it time to adjust your sails?

Back when commercial air travel was still in its infancy and largely relegated to those who could afford it, steamship was the only option for many travelers. Few things were more miserable than falling ill at sea, especially if it was day one of a seven day voyage. Relief came in 1949, when dimenhydrinate, now widely marketed as Dramamine^®, was introduced to the market.²⁹ For some travelers, this little pill (or patch) does wonders for helping to manage the nausea that accompanies high swells and angry seas. Just as a cruise ship unexpectedly encounters rough waters, the value of a portfolio ...