Core Investment Management Group, LLC

Alternative Investments:  A Substitute Investment Vehicle? Using alternative investments as a substitute to the long-established stock and bond investments can alleviate some of the traditional investment volatility typically found in the stock market.  In addition, many alternatives such as real estate, private equity, and hedge funds will outperform customary stock investments, albeit with less liquidity.  In addition, a few alternatives like hybrid insurance products may one day replace the ever-shrinking pension plan once used for retirement.  Nonetheless, there appears to be a growing need, not only in mature markets but also in emerging markets, to supplement investor’s retirement with alternative investments which offer a greater chance of asset returns.   Sebastian, (2014) explores alternative investments by comparing their risk and rewards of alternative investments such as private equity, real estate, and hedge funds.  The author disc...