Maximising alpha while protecting capital

Alternative investments are a great source of returns in many different market scenarios. The growing complexity of the hedge fund universe and the higher barriers to entry make it increasingly difficult for investors to invest directly. Funds of funds have a genuine role to play by providing strategic allocation, investment diversification, and access to the best hedge funds with lower entry ticket. Funds of hedge funds combine the search for alpha, or absolute returns, with a tactical allocation, leading to better risk control. Crédit Agricole Asset Management Alternative Investments (C...