Does the Stock Market Have You Down? Consider These Alternative Real Estate Investments.

While having a diversified portfolio can help cushion the blow, the market's overall correlation usually means most stocks still move in relative unison during periods of turmoil like we've seen recently. Because of that, private real estate can be a great place for investors to consider if they want to reduce their portfolio's overall volatility. Real estate is the third-largest asset class behind the stock and bond markets.