| Alternative investments are gaining popularity, especially those offered in a liquid format by mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) providers. Mutual fund companies can't develop new alternative products fast enough to offer to financial advisors or directly to individual investors.
In the past alternatives were offered primarily in investment products like hedge funds with requirements that investors be accredited, meaning they meet minimum income and net worth conditions. In the wake of the turbulence in the financial markets during the 2008-2009 financial crisis they are increasingly being packaged in more liquid and accessible formats...............................................Full Article: Source
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