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J.P. Morgan releases 2019 Guide to Alternatives
Research - MARCH 7, 2019

J.P. Morgan releases 2019 Guide to Alternatives

by Jody Barhanovich

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has released an additional publication to its Market Insights Program, the Guide to Alternatives.

Prominent themes in the first quarter 2019 Guide to Alternatives include:

  1. Striking the right alternative asset allocation balance
  2. ESG integration is now mainstream in infrastructure investing
  3. Hedge funds can play a key role in volatile markets

Much like its sister publication, the Guide to the Markets, the Guide to Alternatives is designed to provide an objective analysis of the key themes impacting alternative asset classes. The book delivers insight on macro topics such as fundraising and manager dispersion, while also diving into real estate, infrastructure & transport, private credit, private equity, and hedge funds in detail.

“With expected returns from traditional asset classes under pressure, investors have been forced to look elsewhere in an effort to reduce volatility and enhance returns. In response to this, we have developed the Guide to Alternatives to provide unbiased and objective insights on what has historically been a relatively opaque asset class,” said David Kelly, chief global strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. “Volatility should rise as the business cycle matures, and investors will continue to embrace alternatives. However, access to information will be the key to making optimal investment decisions.”

“Historically, many investors have lacked any sort of structure when it comes to alternative asset allocation decisions. With markets decidedly late-cycle, having both a framework and process for evaluating and implementing alternative asset classes in portfolios will become increasingly important,” said David Lebovitz, global market strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. “This new resource should not only provide an access point for information on alternatives, but also foster discussion among both institutional investors and financial advisers on risks and opportunities in an increasingly challenging market environment.”

J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives is the alternative investment arm of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, a global leader in investment management. J.P. Morgan Asset Management's clients include institutions, retail investors and high-net-worth individuals in every major market throughout the world.

 

 

 

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