10 Alternative Asset Classes
From private equity to farmland, from collectibles to infrastructure — explore the asset classes that institutions, endowments, and the ultra-wealthy use to build durable, multi-generational wealth.
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Yale’s endowment allocates over 75% to alternatives. Harvard, Stanford, and sovereign wealth funds follow similar playbooks. They do this for three reasons.
Alternative assets move independently of public markets. When stocks fall, private credit, farmland, and infrastructure often hold steady or rise — reducing portfolio volatility and protecting capital.
Private equity has outperformed public markets by 3-5% annually over 20 years. Private credit delivers 8-12% yields. These premiums exist because alternatives reward patience and illiquidity.
Real assets — farmland, infrastructure, commodities, real estate — naturally hedge against inflation. Their cash flows and values rise with prices, preserving purchasing power across decades.
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