Alternatives market to grow by $2.5trn in next three years

Around half from private equity

Laura Dew
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The alternatives investment industry is set to grow by $2.5trn in the next three years, fuelled by growth in hedge funds and private equity, according to Fidante Partners.

According to a report by Fidante Partners The Global Alternative Investment Market - Where it is and where it's going, the market share of the alternative investments has more than doubled from 2.4% in 2000 to 6.2% in 2017.  The largest growth in assets under management over the past three years has been seen in hedge funds, despite underperformance and high fees. There has been a shift within hedge funds away from those investing in distressed securities towards fixed income and equity long-only ones.  Fulcrum AM unveils first liquid alternatives fund for new hire "The growth in ...

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