Diversification
High
risk-adjusted
returns
High absolute
returns
Low correlation to other asset classes
Inflation
hedge
Reliable income
stream
Reduce portfolio
volatility
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Private equity
Private debt
Hedge funds
Real estate
Infrastructure
Natural resources
Institutional investors’ main reasons for investing in alternative assets
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Venture capital
Private equity
Venture capital
Private debt
Hedge funds
Real estate
Infrastructure
Natural resources