Alternative investment advocacy group Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has welcomed the release of a new survey by Trust Securities, which has found that there is a renewed demand for security, transparency and ‘understandability’ from investments, in response to current market volatility.
Boston, MA, June 16, 2011 — Alternative investment advocacy group Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has welcomed the release of a new survey by Trust Securities, which has found that there is a renewed demand for security, transparency and ‘understandability’ from investments, in response to current market volatility.
The research from the Dubai-based firm found that fund managers are increasingly looking to strengthen their portfolios with alternative investments, such as commodities, real estate and forestry. Precious metals and artworks have also become major growth areas within the alternative asset market.
The researchers questioned blue chip banks and fund managers to try to establish the attraction to Managed Futures investments, which the study focused on. Trust Securities’ Head of research and Analysis, Bruce powers, explained the purpose of the study, stating, “[It] will help investors understand the Managed Future scene and benefit from the knowledge on alternative investment strategies available to investors based within the United Arab Emirates.”
Managed Futures accounts often include commodity pools and, in light of rising global inflation, commodities are an increasingly attractive prospects the world over.
“It’s remarkable to see the popularity of commodities rising on a such an international scale, which this latest report helps to illustrate,” stated AAA’s analyst partner, Anthony Johnson. He added, “There are a wealth of options out their for anyone interested in alternative investments – including ethically sound projects in emerging economies, such as sustainable forestry investment through Greenwood Management and other forestry management firms.
Trust Securities’ Chief Executive Officer, Asim Khan added, “Demand for managed futures funds is predominantly being driven by investors seeking to hedge against risks caused by high inflation, a low US dollar, poor equity markets and a global shortage of capital funding.
“Today, investors are far more aware of the need to structure portfolios with low correlating assets. We expect to see a local resurgence in managed futures fund investment,” he continued.
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