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Investment platforms for those looking to start their investment journey with a minimum of $500

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Percent

Invest in private credit deals

78,000 visits/month 1,400 search keywords
Investments
$500

Investors can enter the private credit market via Percent with a minimum of $500, accessing a variety of asset-based securities and corporate loans.

Moderate Risk
3/5

Investing on Percent comes with inherent risks, despite efforts to minimize these through a proprietary risk framework for its own deals. The risk levels can vary across the platform, depending on whether Percent or a third party underwrites the deal.

Minimum Liquidity
1/5

Liquidity on Percent, as with many private credit platforms, varies by investment. Generally, these investments are less liquid than public stocks, tied to longer-term commitments without guaranteed immediate access to funds.

Moderate Return
13.41 %

As of February 1, 2024, Percent offers a 2.5% interest rate on idle cash in accounts and reports a historical weighted average APY of 13.41% on investments.

Short-term Investment
3+ months

Percent offers investment horizons starting at 3 months, accommodating short-term investment strategies.

Who can invest
United States

Percent accepts investments only from accredited investors in the U.S. with U.S. bank accounts, adhering to Reg D 506(c) exemption rules.

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FranShares

Invest in franchises

12,000 visits/month 800 search keywords
Investments
$500

The minimum investment in FranShares is $500, funded through ACH or wire transfer.

High Risk
4/5

Investing in FranShares involves risks such as market volatility, economic changes, and franchise-specific challenges. Despite efforts to mitigate risks, there's no guarantee of returns, and FranShares' financial health could impact investments.

Minimum Liquidity
1/5

While liquidity isn't guaranteed, the platform is developing a secondary market for potential future liquidity opportunities.

Moderate Return
20 %

FranShares' TNT Franchise Fund Inc., with 55 locations across major U.S. metros, historically generates returns of 20 to 28% EBITDA per location after 16-18 months.

Long-term Investment
5-15 years

Income portfolios target a 10-15 year hold; growth funds aim for a 5-7 year period before selling.

Who can invest
International

FranShares welcomes both accredited and non-accredited investors, focusing mainly on opportunities for non-accredited individuals. The platform also accepts international investors from many countries, depending on the specifics of each offering.

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DiversyFund

Invest in multifamily rental properties

48,000 visits/month 2,900 search keywords
Investments
$500

DiversyFund's minimum investment amounts differ by investment type. It's $500 for Growth REITs targeting multifamily properties. For accredited investors, Premier Direct SPVs require a $50,000 minimum, while the Premier Opportunity Fund has a $25,000 minimum.

Moderate Risk
3/5

Investing in DiversyFund carries risks such as market changes, economic factors, and specific property risks, and there's always the potential for loss, including the initial investment.

Minimum Liquidity
1/5

DiversyFund investments are illiquid, with capital committed for approximately 5 to 7 years. There is no secondary market or immediate option for investors to sell their shares prior to the end of the investment term.

Moderate Return
11-18 %

DiversyFund has historically reported annual returns between 11% and 18%, but future returns can vary and are not guaranteed.

Long-term Investment
5-7 years

DiversyFund's REIT I has an investment term of 5-7 years, and the company is using the full term to maximize property values before sale and subsequent investor disbursements.

Who can invest
United States

DiversyFund's Growth Offerings are accessible to all investors, while its Premier Offerings are restricted to accredited investors only.

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