For Investors
What makes CRTs an alternative investment?
CRTs do not correlate directly with stock or bond markets. They represent a new asset class tied to Creator YouTube revenue in the Creator Economy. Like all alternative investments, CRTs are speculative, less liquid than traditional securities, and should represent only a portion of a diversified investment approach. Their performance is driven by individual Creator channel activity rather than broader market conditions.
Related terms
Alternative Investment
An investment outside traditional stocks, bonds, and cash. CRTs represent an alternative investment in the Creator Economy with unique risk characteristics.
Asset Class
A category of investments sharing similar characteristics and market behavior. CRTs represent a new asset class: Creator Economy securities.
Creator Economy
The Creator Economy is the ecosystem of content Creators who monetize through platforms like YouTube, representing a new alternative investment asset class accessible through GigaStar.
Diversification
Spreading investments across multiple CRT offerings to reduce risk. No single Creator position should represent an outsized portion of an Investor's portfolio.