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Three reasons for alternatives

Portfolio allocations to Alternatives continue to rise as investors look to diversify and ride out volatility. Russell Investings annual survey into alternative investing looks at institutional investors but the results reflect investment demand from individuals via institutions. There are three core reasons why institutional investors will continue to pour money into alternatives, according to a new report on the sector. These are diversification, protection against volatility and seeking non-correlated returns. They are revealed in the annual Russell Investments Survey on Alternative Investing report which is based on interviews with 146 institutions totaling more than $1.1 trillion in assets across North… continue reading

June 21, 2012