Characteristics
Alternative investments are sometimes used as a tool to reduce overall investment risk through diversification.
Some of the characteristics of alternative investments may include:
- Low correlation with traditional financial investments such as stocks and shares
- It may be difficult to determine the current market value of the asset
- Alternative investments may be relatively illiquid
- Costs of purchase and sale may be relatively high
- There may be limited historical risk and return data
- A high degree of investment analysis may be required before buying
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