# 15 Investments Rich People Make That You've Never Heard Of (Ranked)

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Podcast: [The ALUX.COM Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-alux-com-podcast-1161607)
Published: 2026-05-16T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.alux.com
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## Resource

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