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Value Beyond Returns

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Alternate Viewpoints

Alternate Viewpoints

“Three rules—pay less, diversify more, and be contrarian—will serve almost everyone well.”

-John Kay

 

Successful investors understand the importance of mitigating risk through diversification. “Alternative” investments provide an opportunity for further diversification. So by investing in alternative asset classes like real estate, infrastructure, commodities, private equity and private debt — instead of the more traditional equity and fixed income investments —investors can benefit from an extra layer of protection. 

What you’ll find here is a series of Reports which explain alternative investments in some detail. Very interesting and worthwhile reading. Keep checking in because new Reports will be added regularly. 

 
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Protecting Portfolios During Periods of Equity Drawdown

Equities represent the cornerstone of many investment portfolios. Long-term returns have been attractive, generating significant capital appreciation.

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POSITIONING PORTFOLIOS FOR A RETURN OF INFLATION

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INTEGRATING ESG RISK ANALYSIS INTO A MACRO INVESTMENT STRATEGY

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Where gold fits in portfolios

By Michael Sager is Vice President, Multi-Asset & Currency, and Giuseppe Pietrantonio is an Associate, Multi-Asset & Currency. Both are members of the CIBC AM (CAM) Institutional Asset Management Team.

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Disclaimer: Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses may all be associated with hedge fund investments. Hedge funds may be sold by Prospectus to the general public, but more often are sold by Offering Memorandum to those investors who meet certain eligibility or minimum purchase requirements. An Offering Memorandum is not required in some jurisdictions. The Prospectus or Offering Memorandum contains important information about hedge funds - you should obtain a copy and read it before making an investment decision. Hedge funds are not guaranteed. Their value changes frequently, and past performance may not be repeated. Hedge funds are for sophisticated investors only.  

 

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