Fantex is a company that allows people to purchase stock in professional athletes, and it's becoming more popular with Major League Baseball players.
It is often said that to be successful in the stock market, it's important to diversify where one invests their assets. Investopedia.com recommends that prospective investors "spread the wealth" by including a myriad of stocks and sectors within their portfolio, entrusting a handful of different companies that they know and trust to help grow their money. But instead of investing money in companies listed under the NASDAQ or S&P 500, what if one could instead invest money in a professional athlete?