Summary of The Last Safe Investment

The Last Safe Investment by Bryan Franklin and Michael Ellsberg is a guide for investors that looks beyond traditional investments and reveals strategies to make money in ways that are not connected to the stock market, or the risks of traditional investment products such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. It offers alternative investments with less risk and greater potential return. Topics include financial freedom, global financial trends, diversification, long-term investing, short-term options, leverage, crowdsourcing and crowdfunding, non-traditional investment vehicles, and low-fee investments. Additionally, the book provides insights on how to take advantage of financial opportunities outside of the traditional investing landscape, as well as scholarly advice on risk management. It seeks to offer readers practical tools and actionable advice to help them stay ahead of the markets and protect and grow their money.