Category Archives: Alternative Investments

Revival in Liquid Alternatives: Fresh Inflows Signal Shift

(HedgeCo.Net) The long-quiet “liquid alternatives” sector—investment vehicles that employ hedge-fund-style strategies but are structured as daily-liquid mutual funds or ETFs—is showing signs of revival this week. According to recent industry data, these strategies pulled in roughly €6.9 billion in net inflows […]

Mutual Fund to ETF Conversions Signal Mainstreaming of Liquid Alts

(HedgeCo.Net) Another noteworthy theme to watch this week: major asset managers are converting existing mutual funds in the liquid-alternative space into the ETF wrapper. For example, SEI Investments announced the conversion of its multi-strategy liquid alts mutual fund into an […]

Rising Macro Risks Drive Alternative Strategy Appeal

(HedgeCo.Net) With markets facing a range of headwinds—including elevated inflation, high interest rates, stretched valuations and unsure growth—the appeal of liquid alternative strategies is getting renewed attention. As noted by Manulife Investment Management in an October 3 commentary: rising government […]