Have you checked your portfolio lately? On second thought, maybe hold off on taking a peek at the numbers.
It’s no surprise that with tariffs running wild on the economy, the stock market may be making some people nervous right now. While it might seem like stocks are the best and quickest way to earn some extra passive income, there are other methods for investing that you can check out until the roller-coaster ride of the global markets calms down.
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Here are some alternatives to invest in right now instead of stocks.
According to Marcus Sturdivant Sr., advisor, managing member and chief compliance officer at The ABC Squared, the best-performing asset so far in 2025 is solid gold.
“In a turbulence-filled market, a flock to this haven has been undeniable. The asset is being added to central banks around the globe as they reduce their exposure to the U.S. dollar and debt system,” Sturdivant said.
He said that all year, gold has been trading above its short-term moving average. However, he explained that if this trend breaks, it may show a downward trend in gold. If so, investors could consider taking profits from the record levels gold has hit recently.
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Fixed annuities currently offer an attractive, guaranteed return between 4% and 6% for an extended period of time, according to PJ Doyle of Anchor Annuity, who said this type of investment isn’t one you can find in the stock market.
“While indexed annuities do protect your principal, you’re still left guessing with caps, participation rates and the multitude of indexes one has to pick from,” Doyle said. “Fixed annuities can guarantee a growth over a fixed period. Indexed annuities can only guarantee you won’t lose any of your principal.”
In Sturdivant’s view, in a market full of prospective buyers who have been waiting for guidance on the direction of rates, real estate is a smart choice at the moment. “If consumers have not exhausted their savings, the housing market is in the spring season,” he said.
James Francis of Paradigm Asset Management said that when it comes to real estate at the moment, it is all about the debt, not the equity.
“We aren’t talking about flipping your property here. Real estate debt allows you access to real estate cash flow without the exposure to the fluctuating property values,” Francis said. “These can be structured with downside protection, particularly in multifamily and senior housing where demand tends to remain stable.”
