I just read a frightening research report.

It was written by the leading research firm in the world, so it’s tough to refute.

First it explains why investors like you have earned such exceptional returns over the past 30 years—then it explains why those days are over.

But there’s some…

Many things can help make an early-stage company successful…

From creating the right product at the right time (like Uber), to creating an inspiring advertising campaign (like Apple’s “1984” commercial for the Macintosh.)

But if you dig deeper, you’ll find one variable that’s always there:

A successful start-up has the…

When it comes to investing, we’ve been lied to for nearly a century.

We’ve been told that if we take the investment path that’s “tried and true,” we’ll be able to retire comfortably, right on time.

But this couldn’t be further from the truth.

And today…

Check out this email I received recently (I blurred the details for privacy):

And during the past year, I’ve received many other emails just like it.

I reply with my bank’s wiring instructions—and a few days later, a large amount…

Skin in the game.

Some investment newsletters have it...

Other don’t.

You see, while some newsletters make a big show about investing in the ideas they recommend, others insist on staying on the sidelines.

For many newsletters—and for investors like you—this topic inspires great debate:

Newsletters that invest could be…

Several weeks ago, I caught a game with some buddies at Yankee Stadium.

After buying tickets, some BBQ from Brother Jimmy’s, and a few rounds of Buds, we spent about $100 each.

The Yankees won and we had a blast.

Back in the office early the next morning, I reviewed…

There’s an expression in the private markets…

It’s called the “Oh, S#*t!” moment.

As one prominent investor described it, “That’s when you learn all sorts of things that you wish you’d known [before] writing a company that first check.”

In other words, it’s when you realize you shouldn’t…

Last week, you saw what can happen when you invest in the right start-ups:

With Elio Motors, investors made 330% in 30 days …

With Zenefits, they turned $1,000 into $500,000…

And with Uber, a fortunate few made 60,000% on their money—turning every $1,000 they invested into $6 million.

But…

Do you like a good “rags to riches” story?

I hope so, because today I’ve got 161 of them for you—and thanks to some recent trends in the world of start-up investing, your story could be next.

Let me explain:

When a start-up is just getting off the ground, it…

Three weeks ago, I wrote to you with a bold prediction:

Based on over three decades of research, I explained why right now is one of the best times to start investing in the private markets.

As it turns out, we’re already seeing evidence that this prediction was accurate...

Now…