Alternative thinking

Investors are finding more stable sources of return in unlikely places, alternative asset classes such as hedge funds being one increasingly popular option

Alternative asset classes such as hedge funds, private equity and real estate have gained in popularity in recent years, as investors have become increasingly aware of the potential to reduce risk through portfolio diversification. Amid the recent turmoil in global stock markets, investors have also turned to non-traditional asset classes in search of more stable sources of return. However, private investors have struggled to participate in this trend due to the relative difficulty of accessing alternative asset classes. With barriers to entry including high investment minima, liquidity ...