Benefits of alternatives

Alternatives include a spectrum of assets and strategies, each designed to target different benefits.

Benefits of alternatives

Alternatives include a spectrum of assets and strategies, each designed to target different benefits.

Alternatives complement traditional portfolios

Investment objectives
Investment
types		 Traditional
investments		 Alternative
investments		 Capital
preservation		 Growth Income

Equities

Large, mid, small, growth, value, international, emerging markets
Long/short equity
Venture capital
Private equity
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Fixed income

Treasuries, high-quality corporate and municipal bonds
Private debt
Event-driven credit
Distressed debt
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Real assets

REITs, long-only commodity
Real estate
Managed futures
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Investor considerations

Investing in alternatives is different than investing in traditional investments such as stocks and bonds. Alternatives tend to be illiquid and highly specialized. In the context of alternative investments, higher returns may be accompanied by increased risk and, like any investment, the possibility of an investment loss. Investments made in alternatives may be less liquid and harder to value than investments made in large, publicly traded corporations. When building a portfolio that includes alternative investments, financial professionals and their investors should first consider an individual’s financial objectives. Investment constraints such as risk tolerance, liquidity needs and investment time horizon should be determined.

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