Alternative Investments

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A range of alternatives can be invested in, some are listed below. 

Results of poll asking “What alternative investments have you got your eye on?” (multiple answers were allowed).
Results of poll asking “What alternative investments have you got your eye on?” (multiple answers were allowed).

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