Traditionally, any forms of investment other than cash, equities and bonds are considered as an alternative investment. That includes properties, commodities and hedge funds. Although classified in the same category, the difference in approach to investments for the alternative class as different as apples and oranges. Are hedge funds, a form [...]

Hedge Funds come to mind when one talks about Alternative Investments. But there are much more to Alternative Investments than just hedge fund. Alternative assets promises non or low correlation to traditional assets and can be beneficial to one’s investment portfolio. However, investors must be mindful of the possible issues [...]

Managed Futures have been generating alot of buzz in the investment world due to their stellar performance in 2008 when the worldwide markets tanked. According to Eurekahedge, Managed Futures returned 16.88% in 2008 when the MSCI World was down 42%. Many of the well-known funds have returned more than 30%.

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2008 is finally drawing to a close and what a year it has been. Major asset classes have fallen in tandem in this financial tsunami and many experts have warned of worse-to-comes next year – not exactly words that makes us welcome 2009. With the exception of Sovereign Bonds, most other asset classes [...]