Gaining access to alternative investments

With the world embroiled in a climate flux, companies are beginning to change their investment strategies, with the consumption of natural resources such as water making an impact on decisions

Historically, asset classes like commodities, private equity and infrastructure have been difficult to access. The good news for advisers is that gaining exposure to them has never been easier. Many mainstream equity portfolios are positioned to benefit from growth fuelled by commodity demand and the explosion in the price of oil, as well as assets like gold. Similarly, property - commercial, residential and holiday homes - has gained in popularity, supported by a rise in the number of real estate investment trusts (Reits) throughout Europe, and the number of funds investing in them. Rule ...