Alternative investments cover a broad range of investing strategies that fall outside the boundaries of traditional asset categories, such as stocks and bonds. The best known alternative investments are hedge funds, managed futures, private equity and real estate.
Alternative investments have characteristics generally not found in traditional stock and bond investments, and as a result they may help qualified investors to: Diversify a portfolio — Combining alternative strategies with traditional portfolios has the potential to generate steady gains and preserve wealth through up and down markets. Produce consistent returns over time — Because alternative investments typically move in opposite directions to traditional strategies, they may help preserve wealth when stocks and bonds are out of favor.
Alternative Investments at our FirmAt UBS, we follow a disciplined wealth management approach that begins with an understanding of your objectives and preferences. We work closely with you to consider alternative investments as part of a diversified asset allocation strategy for your portfolio, paying particular attention to manager selection and risk management.  | 
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