Notes on Building Wealth
Notes on Building Wealth
Notes on Building Wealth
The Intro Series
Published March 26, 2025
What is Basic Capital?
What is Basic Capital?
Published March 27, 2025
Why We Started Basic Capital
Why We Started Basic Capital
Published March 28, 2025
The Inspiration Behind Basic Capital
The Inspiration Behind Basic Capital
Published March 28, 2025
Why Would We Fund Your Basic Capital?
Why Would We Fund Your Basic Capital?
Published March 28, 2025
How Basic Capital Makes Money
How Basic Capital Makes Money
Compare Basic Capital
Published March 27, 2025
Launchpad Vs. Trap: How Is Basic Capital Different from Leveraged ETFs?
Launchpad Vs. Trap: How Is Basic Capital Different from Leveraged ETFs?
When it comes to leverage, goal and structure matter.
Published March 26, 2025
Is Basic Capital Just a New Type of Personal Loan?
Is Basic Capital Just a New Type of Personal Loan?
Not exactly. Personal loans run the risk of wrecking your credit or having your collateral repossessed, but Basic Capital financing is backed and secured by a specific asset.
Published March 24, 2025
How Basic Capital Is Private Banking for the Masses
How Basic Capital Is Private Banking for the Masses
The uber-wealthy have built a symbiotic relationship between their assets and loans—and it’s all thanks to private bankers.
Wealth Building
Published May 20, 2025
The Stock Market Wasn’t Built for Everyone, But It Should Be
The Stock Market Wasn’t Built for Everyone, But It Should Be
The system we live with today was no accident. It was built, and it can be rebuilt.
Published April 21, 2025
The Three-Legged Stool Is Busted
The Three-Legged Stool Is Busted
The phrase emerged to simplify the public’s understanding of retirement planning, but today, the analogy no longer holds.
Published April 13, 2025
These 13 States Require Small Businesses to Provide Retirement Plans
These 13 States Require Small Businesses to Provide Retirement Plans
More are on their way, so we’ll keep you posted.
Published April 1, 2025
Larry Fink Wants Everyday Americans to “Own a Meaningful Stake” in the Market
Larry Fink Wants Everyday Americans to “Own a Meaningful Stake” in the Market
But the capital required to take advantage of these opportunities is not within reach.
The State of the 401(k)
Published April 13, 2025
PSA: The Government Made a Lost-and-Found for 401(k)s
PSA: The Government Made a Lost-and-Found for 401(k)s
There’s a non-zero chance that one of them has your name on it.
Published January 31, 2025
7 HR leaders Weigh in on the State of the 401(k)
7 HR leaders Weigh in on the State of the 401(k)
We spoke with seven HR and finance leaders from industries ranging from marketing to transportation to health care on the main vehicle for retirement savings. Here’s what we learned.
Published April 3, 2025
The (Logical?) Reason Americans Don’t Save for Retirement
The (Logical?) Reason Americans Don’t Save for Retirement
No amount of financial advice can prepare anyone who doesn’t have the funds to invest in the first place.
Member Experience
Published May 14, 2025
Basic Capital’s Fees, Explained
Basic Capital’s Fees, Explained
This is a new model, and any time you introduce something unfamiliar (especially in finance), it’s worth unpacking. So let’s break it down.
Published March 25, 2025
How We Build Your Basic Capital
How We Build Your Basic Capital
Every time you contribute to Basic Capital via paycheck deduction, we take care of multiple steps behind the scenes.
Podcast Appearances
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The accounts, strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular account or investment strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risks, as well as charges and expenses of Basic Capital before investing. Basic Capital investments should only be part of your overall investment portfolio.
This website provides preliminary and general information about the Securities and is intended for initial reference purposes only. It does not summarize or compile all the applicable information. This website does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any securities. No offer or sale of any Securities will occur without the delivery of confidential offering materials and related documents. This information contained herein is qualified by and subject to more detailed information in the applicable offering materials.
Basic Capital Group Inc, is the direct owner of Basic Capital Markets LLC. Basic Capital Markets LLC has not yet been approved as a member of FINRA/SIPC.
Basic Capital Advisors LLC’s internet-based advisory and administrative services are designed to assist clients in achieving customer defined financial goals. They are not intended to provide comprehensive tax advice or provide comprehensive financial planning with respect to all aspects of your financial situation, nor do they account for specific investments held outside our platform. Investing in securities carries inherent risks, including the possibility of losing money. While asset allocation and diversification aim to manage risk, they do not ensure profits or protect against losses, and past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
Any financial projections or returns shown on the website are estimated predictions of performance only, are hypothetical, are not based on actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Estimated projections do not represent or guarantee the actual results of any transaction, and no representation is made that any transaction will, or is likely to, achieve results or profits similar to those shown. In addition, other financial metrics and calculations shown on the website (including amounts of principal and interest repaid) have not been independently verified or audited and may differ from the actual financial metrics and calculations for any investment, which are contained in the investors’ portfolios. Any investment information contained herein has been secured from sources that Basic Capital believes are reliable, but we make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of such information and accept no liability therefore.
Private placement investments are not bank deposits (and thus not insured by the FDIC or by any other federal governmental agency), are not guaranteed by Basic Capital or any other party, and MAY lose value. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority has recommended or approved any investment or the accuracy or completeness of any of the information or materials provided by or through the website. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.
In-app investment advisory services are provided by Basic Capital Advisors LLC ("Basic Capital Advisors"), an SEC registered investment adviser, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group Inc, a Section C Delaware Corporation.In-app brokerage and custody services are provided by Apex Fintech Solutions LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. IRA plans are provided by Apex Custody Solutions and opened via the Basic Capital application.
Basic Capital is not a bank. Certain services are offered through Plaid, Fragment, Apex and Footprint and none of such entities is affiliated with Basic Capital. By using the services offered by any of these entities you acknowledge and accept their respective disclosures and agreements, as applicable.
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Articles or information from third-party media outside of this domain may discuss Basic Capital or relate to information contained herein, but Basic Capital does not approve and is not responsible for such content.
Investments in private placements are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest.Investing in private placements requires long-term commitments, and the ability to afford to lose the entire investment.
Investment advisory services are only provided to clients of Basic Capital Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to a written advisory agreement.
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No communication by Basic Capital Group Inc. ("BCG"), or any of its affiliates (collectively, "Basic Capital"), through this website or any other medium, should be construed or is intended to be a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any security or otherwise to be investment, tax, financial, accounting, legal, regulatory or compliance advice, except for specific investment advice that may be provided by Basic Capital Advisors, LLC pursuant to a written advisory agreement between such entity and the recipient.
The accounts, strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular account or investment strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risks, as well as charges and expenses of Basic Capital before investing. Basic Capital investments should only be part of your overall investment portfolio.
This website provides preliminary and general information about the Securities and is intended for initial reference purposes only. It does not summarize or compile all the applicable information. This website does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any securities. No offer or sale of any Securities will occur without the delivery of confidential offering materials and related documents. This information contained herein is qualified by and subject to more detailed information in the applicable offering materials.
Basic Capital Group Inc, is the direct owner of Basic Capital Markets LLC. Basic Capital Markets LLC has not yet been approved as a member of FINRA/SIPC.
Basic Capital Advisors LLC’s internet-based advisory and administrative services are designed to assist clients in achieving customer defined financial goals. They are not intended to provide comprehensive tax advice or provide comprehensive financial planning with respect to all aspects of your financial situation, nor do they account for specific investments held outside our platform. Investing in securities carries inherent risks, including the possibility of losing money. While asset allocation and diversification aim to manage risk, they do not ensure profits or protect against losses, and past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
Any financial projections or returns shown on the website are estimated predictions of performance only, are hypothetical, are not based on actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Estimated projections do not represent or guarantee the actual results of any transaction, and no representation is made that any transaction will, or is likely to, achieve results or profits similar to those shown. In addition, other financial metrics and calculations shown on the website (including amounts of principal and interest repaid) have not been independently verified or audited and may differ from the actual financial metrics and calculations for any investment, which are contained in the investors’ portfolios. Any investment information contained herein has been secured from sources that Basic Capital believes are reliable, but we make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of such information and accept no liability therefore.
Private placement investments are not bank deposits (and thus not insured by the FDIC or by any other federal governmental agency), are not guaranteed by Basic Capital or any other party, and MAY lose value. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority has recommended or approved any investment or the accuracy or completeness of any of the information or materials provided by or through the website. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.
In-app investment advisory services are provided by Basic Capital Advisors LLC ("Basic Capital Advisors"), an SEC registered investment adviser, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group Inc, a Section C Delaware Corporation.In-app brokerage and custody services are provided by Apex Fintech Solutions LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. IRA plans are provided by Apex Custody Solutions and opened via the Basic Capital application.
Basic Capital is not a bank. Certain services are offered through Plaid, Fragment, Apex and Footprint and none of such entities is affiliated with Basic Capital. By using the services offered by any of these entities you acknowledge and accept their respective disclosures and agreements, as applicable.
Basic Capital, 137 Grand Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013. 855-800-8322
Articles or information from third-party media outside of this domain may discuss Basic Capital or relate to information contained herein, but Basic Capital does not approve and is not responsible for such content.
Investments in private placements are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest.Investing in private placements requires long-term commitments, and the ability to afford to lose the entire investment.
Investment advisory services are only provided to clients of Basic Capital Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to a written advisory agreement.
Our site uses a third party service to match browser cookies to your mailing address. We then use another company to send special offers through the mail on our behalf.
© 2024 Basic Capital. All rights reserved.
No communication by Basic Capital Group Inc. ("BCG"), or any of its affiliates (collectively, "Basic Capital"), through this website or any other medium, should be construed or is intended to be a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any security or otherwise to be investment, tax, financial, accounting, legal, regulatory or compliance advice, except for specific investment advice that may be provided by Basic Capital Advisors, LLC pursuant to a written advisory agreement between such entity and the recipient.
The accounts, strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular account or investment strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risks, as well as charges and expenses of Basic Capital before investing. Basic Capital investments should only be part of your overall investment portfolio.
This website provides preliminary and general information about the Securities and is intended for initial reference purposes only. It does not summarize or compile all the applicable information. This website does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any securities. No offer or sale of any Securities will occur without the delivery of confidential offering materials and related documents. This information contained herein is qualified by and subject to more detailed information in the applicable offering materials.
Basic Capital Group Inc, is the direct owner of Basic Capital Markets LLC. Basic Capital Markets LLC has not yet been approved as a member of FINRA/SIPC.
Basic Capital Advisors LLC’s internet-based advisory and administrative services are designed to assist clients in achieving customer defined financial goals. They are not intended to provide comprehensive tax advice or provide comprehensive financial planning with respect to all aspects of your financial situation, nor do they account for specific investments held outside our platform. Investing in securities carries inherent risks, including the possibility of losing money. While asset allocation and diversification aim to manage risk, they do not ensure profits or protect against losses, and past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
Any financial projections or returns shown on the website are estimated predictions of performance only, are hypothetical, are not based on actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Estimated projections do not represent or guarantee the actual results of any transaction, and no representation is made that any transaction will, or is likely to, achieve results or profits similar to those shown. In addition, other financial metrics and calculations shown on the website (including amounts of principal and interest repaid) have not been independently verified or audited and may differ from the actual financial metrics and calculations for any investment, which are contained in the investors’ portfolios. Any investment information contained herein has been secured from sources that Basic Capital believes are reliable, but we make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of such information and accept no liability therefore.
Private placement investments are not bank deposits (and thus not insured by the FDIC or by any other federal governmental agency), are not guaranteed by Basic Capital or any other party, and MAY lose value. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority has recommended or approved any investment or the accuracy or completeness of any of the information or materials provided by or through the website. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.
In-app investment advisory services are provided by Basic Capital Advisors LLC ("Basic Capital Advisors"), an SEC registered investment adviser, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group Inc, a Section C Delaware Corporation.In-app brokerage and custody services are provided by Apex Fintech Solutions LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. IRA plans are provided by Apex Custody Solutions and opened via the Basic Capital application.
Basic Capital is not a bank. Certain services are offered through Plaid, Fragment, Apex and Footprint and none of such entities is affiliated with Basic Capital. By using the services offered by any of these entities you acknowledge and accept their respective disclosures and agreements, as applicable.
Basic Capital, 137 Grand Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013. 855-800-8322
Articles or information from third-party media outside of this domain may discuss Basic Capital or relate to information contained herein, but Basic Capital does not approve and is not responsible for such content.
Investments in private placements are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest.Investing in private placements requires long-term commitments, and the ability to afford to lose the entire investment.
Investment advisory services are only provided to clients of Basic Capital Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to a written advisory agreement.
Our site uses a third party service to match browser cookies to your mailing address. We then use another company to send special offers through the mail on our behalf.
© 2024 Basic Capital. All rights reserved.