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What is Social Impact Investing?
Social impact investing is an investment approach that intentionally seeks to generate both financial returns and measurable positive social or environmental outcomes. Unlike traditional investing, which focuses solely on profit, social impact investing directs capital toward organizations, projects, or businesses with a clear social mission—such as addressing poverty, improving education or healthcare and access to it, or advancing long-term environmental sustainability. A d

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
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Wealth Preservation Strategies
Wealth preservation managers use a variety of strategies to protect assets from risks such as market volatility, taxes, lawsuits, and...

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
7 days ago2 min read


Diamond Tariffs: What You Need To Know RIGHT NOW
How are triffs impacting the diamond industry?

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Sep 104 min read


Why Fine Art and FCDs are Considered Effective Inflation Hedges
Fine Art and Fancy Colored Diamonds are considered effective inflation hedges because they are tangible, non-correlated assets that tend to preserve or increase in value when traditional currencies and financial markets are under pressure.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Sep 32 min read


Why We Love Investing in Fine Art and Fancy Color Diamonds
Investing in fine art and fancy colored diamonds offers a rare blend of enduring value, portfolio diversification, and personal...

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Aug 272 min read


Millennials and Gen X: Challenges and Strategies for Managing the Great Wealth Transfer
Challenges Unrealistic Inheritance Expectations: Despite projections of an $84 trillion wealth transfer by 2045, only 22% of Baby...

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Aug 212 min read


Women: Strategies for Managing the Great Wealth Transfer
Women: Strategies for Managing the Great Wealth Transfer

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Aug 132 min read


2025 FCRF Q2 Diamond Market Analysis
The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) recently released the 2025 Q2 Diamond Data results.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Aug 66 min read


The Role Colored Diamonds Play in a Diversified Investment Portfolio
Colored diamonds serve as a strategic component in diversified investment portfolios, offering unique advantages that complement traditional assets. Here's a breakdown of their role.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Jul 231 min read


Long-Term Growth Prospects for Colored Diamonds
The long-term growth prospects for colored diamonds remain strong and highly favorable due to their rarity, increasing global demand, and historical price appreciation.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Jul 162 min read


How do Fancy Color Diamonds Perform During Economic Downturns?
Fancy Color Diamonds have historically demonstrated notable resilience during periods of economic downturn. Unlike many traditional assets, their value is less correlated with broader financial markets, making them a popular safe haven for investors seeking stability in times of uncertainty.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Jul 93 min read


How Younger Generations Will Shape the Economy During the Great Wealth Transfer
The largest inter-generational wealth transfer in history is underway, with an estimated $84 trillion expected to pass from Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Z between 2023 and 2045. This shift is not only about the amount of wealth, but also about how younger generations will manage, invest, and use it—often in ways that differ significantly from their predecessors.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Jun 112 min read


How Women Will Shape the Economy During the Great Wealth Transfer
The "Great Wealth Transfer" refers to the unprecedented movement of roughly $84 trillion in assets from baby boomers and the Silent Generation to younger generations over the next two decades. A significant and historic aspect of this transfer is the outsized role women will play—as both inheritors and decision-makers.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Jun 43 min read


The Great Wealth Transfer
The Great Wealth Transfer is a monumental economic shift that will see trillions in assets move from older generations to their heirs over the coming decades in the United States. The Great Wealth Transfer has already begun and is happening RIGHT NOW - until around 2045. This unprecedented transfer is set to reshape various aspects of society and the economy.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
May 212 min read


How Are Tariffs Impacting Diamond Investments?
The luxury market for natural diamonds is expected to expand in tandem with the ongoing generational transfer of wealth in the US.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
May 142 min read


2025 FCRF Q1 Diamond Market Analysis
The overall diamond market dipped .3%, compared with the more significant previous quarter’s price drop of 1.1%. The 10-carat Fancy Vivid Pink recorded a substantial 3.01% increase, topping the list of climbers for Q1. Similarly, 1-carat and 5-carat Fancy Vivid Pinks also posted gains of 1.84% and 1.12%, respectively. This growing appetite for vivid pinks in rare sizes underscores the persistent premium placed on high-saturation stones and their continued appeal among collect

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Apr 306 min read


Rayah Levy on Voice of Reason with Dave Dias
Voice of Reason aired "Hard Asset Strategies for Wealth Protection," hosted by Dave Dias with special guest Rayah Levy.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Apr 231 min read


How Long Have Diamonds Been Used to Store Wealth?
Review the history of how diamonds have been used to store wealth, and discuss new innovations and strategies for today's investor.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Mar 263 min read


Key Benefits of Working With FCD Invest for High-Net-Worth Individuals
Working with FCD Invest offers high-net-worth individuals several key benefits tailored to their unique financial needs and complexities.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Mar 194 min read


The Benefits of Incorporating Charitable Giving Into a Wealth Management Strategy
Charitable Giving offers numerous benefits for high-net-worth individuals, blending financial advantages with meaningful social impact.

Rayah Levy, FCD Invest President
Mar 123 min read
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