The end of the zero interest rate era has led to higher correlations between equity and bond markets. Building resilient portfolios that can withstand negative periods has become tougher as a result. The solution? Expand the investable universe with Alternatives.
Alternative investments include assets outside conventional investment categories like equities, fixed income, and cash. This diverse category includes private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, commodities, and infrastructure, among others. In today's evolving market environment, limiting investments to traditional markets constrains portfolio diversification opportunities. Alternative investments can broaden the investable universe to help achieve your financial objectives.
Insights
Fidante
Private credit is a relatively new asset class in Australia and has grown considerably in recent years. While the private credit opportunity may be moderating in the US interest among Australian investors may not yet have peaked.
Apollo Global Management
Hear from Eric Hanno, Co-Head of Apollo Aligned Alternatives, on the benefits of investing in private markets through semi-liquid strategies rather than traditional evergreen vehicles.
Ares Australia Management
Ares discusses how credit spreads and default rates are important metrics to consider when evaluating credit markets; however, taking a single number into account to qualify such a diverse market is likely to lead to missed opportunities
Challenger Investment Management
This episode explores the ins and outs of private credit, including the options available, the risks, its behaviour as an asset class, valuation and the role it can play within a portfolio.
Elanor Investors Group
The commercial office sector has certainly been a topical theme of late. Do recent trends represent long term structural changes or a short-term cyclical challenge that we’ve seen before?
Cultiv8 Funds Management
Cultiv8 is dedicated to pioneering sustainable solutions in Agri-Food Tech globally and within Australia. Learn about the industry landscape and this unique investment opportunity.