Alternative Assets and Strategic Allocation: Rethinking the Institutional Approach

The usual investment fare no longer holds. A market in turmoil requires fresh ideas and innovation. Institutional investors have for too long stuck with investments that are poorly equipped to deal with volatile markets. To remain competitive, these investors must look to the tools of the new investment age.

John B. Abbink details innovative ways to measure and analyze alternative assets and walks the reader through the practical application of these techniques. He then reviews some of the latest alternatives rising in popularity, for better or worse, including high-frequency trading, event-driven investment, direct lending, and more.