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Alternative strategies: a better alternative.

Dennis Doody1

  • 1Commonfund, Wilton, CT, USA. ddoody@cfund.org

Healthcare Financial Management : Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
|May 8, 2010
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Summary

Alternative investments, including private capital and real estate, offer potential for greater returns and portfolio diversification. These assets generally met expectations despite market volatility in 2008-2009.

Area of Science:

  • Finance
  • Investment Management

Background:

  • Traditional investments include stocks and bonds.
  • Alternative investments encompass a broader range of financial assets.
  • Marketable alternatives, private capital, and equity real estate are key examples.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define alternative investments.
  • To outline the primary motivations for investing in alternatives.
  • To assess the performance of alternatives during a volatile market period.

Main Methods:

  • Definition of alternative assets.
  • Identification of investment motivations.
  • Qualitative assessment of performance during 2008-2009.

Main Results:

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  • Alternative investments are defined as financial assets beyond traditional stocks and bonds.
  • Key drivers for allocating to alternatives include enhanced returns and portfolio diversification.
  • Alternative investments largely performed as expected during the 2008-2009 financial crisis.

Conclusions:

  • Alternative investments provide valuable diversification and return enhancement opportunities.
  • The resilience of alternatives was demonstrated during a period of significant market stress.
  • Understanding alternative asset classes is crucial for comprehensive portfolio construction.