Preqin’s 2014 Global Alternatives Reports reveal that the alternatives assets industry hit a high water mark of $6 trillion in assets under management (AUM) following rising investment interest from institutional investors such as PE, hedge funds, real estate and infrastructure funds.
More importantly, investors were apparently very satisfied with the returns generated during the last twelve months and therefore dumped in over $600 billion into alternative assets during 2013. Significantly, about a third of investors are considering increased allocations to alternatives in the coming year.
Hedge fund investors happy, S&P500 notwithstanding
“Hedge funds posted returns of 11.08% over...
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