Investors' Need for Yield Moves Man Group to Real Estate

The video discusses the firm's strategy to diversify its investment offerings by focusing on real estate, particularly high-end commercial properties. The firm avoids setting size targets to maintain quality and emphasizes a disciplined approach to acquisitions. The client base is global, primarily institutional, and the firm aims to provide attractive returns without relying on bonds.

Why is the firm focusing on real estate investments?

• To reduce their client base.

• To diversify their offerings and meet client demand for yield and stability.

• To increase their bond investments.

• To focus on short-term gains.

What is the firm's approach to setting targets for real estate investments?

• They set aggressive size targets.

• They set targets based on government bonds.

• They avoid setting size targets to prevent poor decisions.

• They focus on short-term targets.

What type of real estate is the firm primarily focusing on?

• Debt side of real estate.

• Residential real estate.

• Highly leveraged restructuring real estate.

• High-end commercial real estate.

What criteria does the firm use for acquisitions?

• Focus on residential properties only.

• Attractive returns, shared beliefs, and disciplined pricing.

• Quick returns and high risk.

• Low cost and high volume.

Who is the firm's core client base for real estate investments?

• Government agencies.

• Local businesses only.

• Primarily institutional clients with a global presence.

• Small individual investors.