Current Alternative Investment Allocations by Canadian Institutional Investors and Potential Future Trends

Investors increasingly turn to alternative assets for strong returns while managing the risks posed by economic and political uncertainties worldwide. Canadian institutional investors – among the most sophisticated in the world – have long recognized this benefit and are considered by some to be leaders in this space. To understand their approach to alternative investments, CIBC Mellon recently surveyed Canadian institutional investors on their current exposure to this asset class and their intended path going forward. The survey results are presented in CIBC Mellon’s report, which provides insights into the drivers fueling the rise of alternative asset allocations by Canadian investors, the positioning of different asset classes, investors’ expectations of fund managers and factors that make these investors unique. This article highlights the key findings from the report. For more on fundraising and investing in Canada, see “Fund Managers Looking to Canadian Market Must Be Aware of Nuances of Canada’s Regulatory Regime” (May 18, 2017); and “AIMA Canada Handbook Provides Roadmap for Fund Managers Doing Business in Canada” (Sep. 13, 2012).

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