What Is Alternate Investment-chapter 2

Question 1

Name assets that are often characterized as traditional by some and alternatives by others for each of the following categories: hedge funds, private equity, & real assets.

Answer 1

Hedge funds-Liquid alternative mutual funds
Private equity-closed end funds with illiquid holdings
Real assets-public real estate and public equities of corporations with performance dominated by stable positions in real assets

Question 2

Approximately when did average-quality corporate bonds and international equities become commonly viewed as institutional-quality investments in the US?

Answer 2

1950-1980