Blue Vault

About the Company

Blue Vault provides its subscribers with the factual performance metrics, from beginning to end, needed to make better informed decisions concerning nontraded REITs, BDCs, and Closed-End Funds, Interval Funds and Private Offerings. Knowledge is power, in this case, the power to be completely informed before deciding on which alternative investments to use and the power to protect your practice from misleading sales and marketing tactics. Don’t be partially informed ever again. Utilize our expertise and solid research data services to know the facts.

“Blue Vault’s mission is to conduct and provide reliable and thorough nontraded REIT and BDC performance-based research. Our top priority is helping keep you informed. Our commitment to you is transparency and education.”

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Founded

2009

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Founders

Stacy Chitty
Vee Kimbrell

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Management Team

Stacy Chitty: Managing Partner
Jim Sprow: Senior Vice President, Research
Betsy Ricks: Vice President, Business Development

News, Announcements, and More…

Hedging with Gold Has an Opportunity Cost

Judging by the number advertisements heard regularly promoting holding gold as a hedge against inflation and protection should the U.S. economy crash, one would conclude that Americans are turning to investments in gold bullion or equivalents in large numbers. The facts don’t support that conclusion. As the chart below illustrates, spot gold prices (green line) have not outperformed the stock market as represented by the S&P 500 Index (blue line) over the past six months. Plus, listed stocks pay dividends which can make up a significant portion of total returns to shareholders…

Blackstone Names Harper BREIT President While Agarwal Goes on Leave

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