The number of total publicly traded companies isn't projected to get anywhere close to historical levels in the near future. There are steps being considered to

The number of total publicly traded companies isn't projected to get anywhere close to historical levels in the near future. There are steps being considered to change the current definition of accredited investors and/or to permit non-accredited investors to participate in private investments. See helpful reading/viewing: - http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20170224/FREE/170229946/secs-piwowar-calls-for-expanding-participation-in-private-placements http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20170224/FREE/17022994... - https://equityzen.com/blog/alternatives-part-of-investment-portfolio/ https://equityzen.com/blog/alternatives-part-of-investment-p... - http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000598150 http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000598150 Disclaimer: Links #2-3 are affiliated with my own company, so you should decided whether or not to believe me.