In every economy, there is more than meets the eye. There is the private sector where  larger firms with their brands are well known; people working in the institutional sector such as government and its agencies including educational. As well as host of smaller firms which are slightly below the radar because they offer alternatives to the larger firms. In a separate category is the underground economy which operates in cash. Today the emphasis is on the alternative firms some are better, some are the same. It is often they seem smaller until such time as they grouped together before you realize it is a  big market. An example is the natural health market including yoga and health food stores.

Health is an complex field, we all wish everyone to have good health – eating the food groups, exercise daily and being able to do what you need to do. Everyday and every year, more people have something that years ago did not show up. Maybe it was not tracked, maybe it was called something else, or maybe it is new. As much as the big pharmaceutical companies have and do have a significant role to play, most of us have at more than one  drug or products from the big companies, the best result is something people do naturally. In the health food stores, many of the companies are relatively small and do not have shares in the stock market. Even though the firms are in the alternative market, they have to make a profit or sell product to stay in business, how much seems to be a constant discussion.

Linking to dividend paying stocks, the alternative market is dominated by smaller companies, every once in a while consolidation does come and there are opportunities as the companies grow. As you choose the best for your personal health, use the same principles for your investing. Invest where there is a long term constant return including dividends and you will be financially and physically healthy.

There are more questions than answers, till the next time – to raising questions