Category Archives: Liquid Alts
Portfolio 60/40 Rethink: Liquid Alts as Diversifiers in Elevated-Volatility Markets”
(HedgeCo.Net) As traditional “60/40” portfolios (60 % equities / 40 % bonds) face headwinds in an era of elevated interest rates, inflation risks, and market volatility, many investors and advisors are looking at liquid alternatives as a way to diversify […]
Morgan Stanley Doubles Down on Liquid Alternatives as Diversification Tool
(HedgeCo.Net). In a sign of evolving asset-management strategy, Morgan Stanley is increasing its focus on liquid alternatives, positioning them as a core diversification tool for investors confronting heightened market correlation and lacklustre returns in conventional asset classes. Changing Landscape: Why Alternatives […]
SEI Investments Converts Liquid-Alts Mutual Fund to ETF, Signals Expansion
(HedgeCo.Net) In a noteworthy development for the liquid-alternatives sector, SEI Investments has converted its multi-strategy liquid alternative mutual fund into an ETF structure — the QALT (ticker QALT). ETF Express Why conversion matters: The move from mutual-fund to ETF structure reflects […]
Inflows Bounce Back: Liquid Alternatives Regain Investor Interest
(HedgeCo.Net) The once-quiet world of liquid alternatives appears to be stirring again in 2025. According to a recent semi-annual study from Lupus alpha (drawing on data from LSEG Lipper), net inflows of €6.9 billion flowed into daily-liquid alternative funds in the first […]
Investor Type Trends: Institutions Lead, Retail Grows
(HedgeCo.Net) While liquid alternatives are becoming more accessible, institutional investors still lead the way in allocations — but the gap is narrowing. For example, in the first half of 2025 more than 49.5 % of net inflows to liquid alternatives were from […]
Major Asset Managers Expand Liquid Alternatives Offerings with New ETF Launches”
(HedgeCo.Net) In response to growing investor interest in hedged and alternative strategies, major asset-management firms are rolling out new liquid alternatives via ETFs designed to bring hedge-fund-style exposures into more accessible formats. These launches reflect a broader pattern of product […]
A New Crypto-Hedge Fund Launch: Neverwinter Fund I SLP Goes Global for Bitcoin
(HedgeCo.Net) A Luxembourg-based hedge fund, Neverwinter Fund I SLP, was launched and positions itself as a “premier global Bitcoin hedge fund”, catering to institutional investors and offering exposure to digital-asset strategies. markets.businessinsider.com Why it matters This illustrates both the increasing institutionalisation […]
Transitioning from “Hedge-Fund Light” to Core Portfolio Component
(HedgeCo.Net) Liquid alternatives are no longer simply seen as an overweight “add-on” to portfolios; in 2025 many institutional investors and asset managers are integrating them as a core building block. A recent report from BlackRock noted that clients are increasingly using […]
“Structural Shift: Fund Conversions and Access Enhancements”
(HedgeCo.Net) Beyond strategy shifts, a key development in the liquid alternatives market is structural: fund formats are evolving and full access is expanding. One recent example: the asset manager SEI Investments Company converted a multi-strategy liquid alternatives mutual fund into […]
Fund Managers Tackle Stress-Test Challenges in Liquid Alts
(HedgeCo.Net) As the popularity of liquid alternative funds continues to rise, asset-managers and regulators are turning their focus toward one of the most fundamental issues in the space: liquidity. How will these daily-traded vehicles perform when markets get too turbulent […]
Is 2025 the Breakout Year for Liquid Alternatives?
(HedgeCo.Net) As the liquid alternatives segment reassesses its market position, many asset managers and analysts are asking: is 2025 the breakout year? According to BlackRock’s commentary, there are reasons to believe so: they highlight that demand for diversification and hedge-fund-style […]
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 […]
