You've heard it before — the gaming industry has soared in popularity in the last 12 months as users worldwide spent more time at home during the pandemic. Nowadays, businesses in the industry, like Twitch, Roblox (RBLX), and Discord, are reaping the benefits. Though investors can invest in the biggest gaming companies’ stocks, they can also consider other areas of the industry as alternative assets to mix things up — for both fun and diversification of their portfolios, of course.

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The NFT trend comes on the back of a few larger blockchain-backed movements, like cryptocurrencies (thanks for the push, Elon!). However, as Covid-19 has all-in-all digitized our "new normal" and we find ourselves profoundly plugged into virtual spaces, it seems like the investment world has shifted gears in that direction as well. And so, NFTs make for a new way to diversity your investment portfolio, and you may even have a bit of fun with it as you scavenge for digital art, sports clips, or collectibles.

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If you're looking to diversify your investment portfolio and would not mind the "pro" of doubling things up as clothing gear but the "con" of illiquidity, then looking into streetwear, sneakers, and watches is an option we're putting on your table. As these alternate asset classes gain greater relevance in pop culture too, you might just find the prioritization to invest in them carve its way into your monthly budgeting process unconsciously in any case!

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