Few advisers recommend alternative investments

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But:
"It's definitely going mainstream," Mr. Schweighauser said of alternatives, citing the public's awareness of hedge fund managers such as David Tepper. "This should have a home in everyone's portfolio whether you're a high-net-worth individual or a factory worker saving for retirement."
http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20131024/FREE/131029936?template=printart

Probably Not for the Lunch Bucket Brigade
Early backers are being offered a so-called founders’ share class with discounted fees. Starting early next year, the fund will charge a 1.5% management fee and keep 20% of the profits earned by limited partners.
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Ted

Dear TSP_Tranfer: As I said the other day, stay away from alternative funds, and stick with mainstream funds.
Regards,
Ted

BobC

Most alternative investments that come in mutual fund wrappers have not met expectations. There are a few that have done exactly what was supposed to have happened. The point of alternatives is to reduce portfolio volatility. If that is not accomplished, there is no reason to own them. What are alternative investments? Currencies, precious metals, long-short hedging strategies, absolute return strategies, arbitrage, managed futures, commodities, just to name a few. There are a few managers who have done well. Many have not.