Alternative investments can offer portfolio diversification and long-term capital gains, but they aren't for everyone. These investment structures require the right infrastructure and expertise to balance their risks. Even so, the "alts" space represents a tremendous growth opportunity for investments beyond traditional asset classes that continues to grow and evolve.
Tony Chereso is President and CEO of the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA), a trade organization that is committed to expanding access to real assets and creating more opportunities for retail investors to effectively balance their portfolios.
The Alternative Investment Podcast