Alternative Assets for Superior Diversification and Returns

When managing money in a world full of uncertainty, diversification is more important than ever. Alternative assets provide investors access to superior portfolio diversification and lower levels of volatility, which typically increases the likelihood of achieving an investor’s objectives over the long-term.

In this paper, we discuss the role alternatives play in portfolios and explore the different types of alternatives available to investors. We also provide an overview of how alternatives are used in portfolio construction with respect to risk management and what an effective investment criteria looks like when selecting the right alternative managers.