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Alternative investments coverage for advisers, including hedge funds, commodities, and non-traditional asset class strategies.
- Anant Kumar
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Alts performance mixed after tough quarter
Alternative investments are gaining popularity, mainly due to their low correlation to more traditional assets such as stocks and bonds.
Some market neutral funds don't live up to promises
Amid ongoing elevated volatility, some financial advisers are recommending that investors hold alternative investments, including market neutral funds, which...
Answering the income call with private debt
This week's Australian inflation shock of 5.1 per cent (annual rate) has all but confirmed what we've been fearing; the cost of living has gone up and that...
How late-stage VC provides 'air cover' through market cycles
Demand for venture capital (VC) has soared in recent years amidst expectations for more muted public-market returns. Late-stage VC sits between VC and...
Investing for multiple outcomes central to successful hedging
We spoke with Stephen Coltman, Investment Manager within the Alternatives team at abrdn on the growing importance of portfolio hedging amid growing uncertainty...
Follow the siren call to beat inflationary woes
It’s time for investors to move heavily into alternatives. That’s the message Evergreen Consultants are sending advisers. Angela Ashton, founder...
What's the biggest benefit of late-stage VC?
“(The biggest benefit) of late stage venture capital is the uncorrelated nature of the asset class,” said Kevin Moss, president and portfolio...
Investing in nuclear energy: are we at a new dawn?
With climate change front and centre of every investor’s mind, most people think of renewable energy or clean energy production as being primarily solar...
Australian Ethical-backed "impact" investor leads green investment
Sentient Investment Group, spun-out of Impact Investment Group this week, and backed by leading Australian responsible investment firm Australian Ethical, is...
Are stock markets rejecting venture capital valuations?
Venture capital has been one of the most popular and profitable sectors in which to operate and invest in the last few years. Traditionally, and ultimately...
PIMCO TRENDS Managed future: Seeking diversification and returns
Managed futures strategies have produced positive returns during sustained equity market downturns, but not all funds are designed with the agility to generate...