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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: High-net-worth investors "remain absolutely convinced" by alternative investments, including venture capital, cryptocurrencies, structured products, and hedge funds - despite a wider slowdown of inflows into the sector, said a report.
The deVere Group report comes following media reports citing research that suggests that inflows have dropped by hundreds of billions of dollars over the last year as institutional investors reassessed their exposure to 'alts.'
According to Nigel Green, the chief executive and founder of deVere Group, while institutional investor inflows into alternative investments might have slowed, our experience worldwide shows that the opposite is true with individual investors.
"Interest from our high-net-worth individuals around the world is growing in 'alts'; they remain absolutely convinced that less familiar, return-enhancing asset classes, which include venture capital, structured products, high dividend stocks, crypto, hedge funds and managed futures, and real estate, should be a part of their investment mix," Nigel said.
Alts are characterized by their potential to deliver higher yields and increased capital appreciation, though they can also come with greater complexity and illiquidity, the report said.
Nigel Green said: "Savvy investors will be considering this temporary period of falling inflows or lower popularity as a buying opportunity. They will be see...................... To view our full article Click here
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