Making the Case for Alternative Investments

Making the Case for Alternative Investments

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The video explores the evolution and role of alternative investments, emphasizing their importance in portfolio construction. It discusses the impact of economic cycles on alternative strategies and highlights effective strategies like private equity and real estate. The importance of selecting the right managers and understanding fee structures is also covered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original definition of alternative investments?

Investments that include only real estate

Investments that are non-correlated to equities

Investments that are only in private equity

Investments that are not stocks or bonds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the study on alternative investments?

To evaluate the performance and fees of different strategies

To understand the role of alternatives in portfolio construction

To compare alternative investments with traditional stocks

To analyze the tax benefits of alternative investments

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which alternative strategy was found to add value in terms of both return and diversification?

Event-driven hedge funds

Fund of funds

Large buyout private equity

Equity hedge products

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is choosing the right managers critical in alternative investments?

Because they can guarantee returns

Because they can achieve better outcomes than the average

Because they can provide better tax benefits

Because they can reduce the fees significantly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to happen to fees in the new investment environment?

Fees will remain the same

Fees will decrease for traditional investments

Fees will align with strategies delivering alpha and diversification

Fees will increase for all strategies