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Investors to stay the course with alternatives
Investors, both private and institutional, are increasing their allocations to alternatives, according to two new industry surveys.
Most institutional investors were found to be ‘staying the course’ with their alternative investments and expect to increase their allocations over the next few years, according to Russell Investments 2010 Global Survey on Alternative Investing.
“Hedge funds have survived the ‘stress test’ of the financial crisis, and allocations are expected to rebound in most regions, although recovery may be slow in Europe,” states the report, which covered 119 global investors with a total of $1.3trn AuM.
The survey found that investors in the Japan/Asia region had the highest allocation to hedge funds, with 6% reported for 2009. Overall, the average hedge fund allocation is expected to increase
from 4.2% in 2009 to 5.7% in 2012.
A new survey by Phoenix Marketing International, which tracks the investment portfolios of high-net-worth individuals, also shows that alternative investments in the space rose sharply in June.
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Editor's view: 8 February 2012
Speculative moves, a perceived landgrab and a potential bidding war in the hedge fund sector have all opened up in recent weeks
Comment: Julian Korek
"Advisers need to be analysing key considerations and determining where they fall in the spectrum of SEC registration; no easy task given the scope of the legislation"
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