Alternative investments: what's hot in the current climate?

Range of asset types and strategies

Current macroeconomic headwinds and public market volatility are pushing portfolio diversification – in its truest sense – right to the top of investors’ agendas.

In a prolonged low interest rate environment, where monetary support from central banks is still propping up financial systems, and global trade wars and Brexit continue to take a toll on confidence, investors are being pragmatic. Alternative investment strategies, including private equity and private debt, which have always been secondary to listed equities and bonds, are coming under the spotlight. Partner Insight - Will investors shift even further towards alternatives? Front of mind is the hunt for yield and a demand for inflation-proof investments. In the private capital arena, i...