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Strategic hedge fund allocations gain appeal amid market volatility

7. November 2024

Hedge funds are reemerging as valuable tools for portfolio diversification and stability in today’s volatile markets.

Strategic hedge fund allocations gain appeal amid market volatility

After years of stagnation, Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) sees hedge funds benefiting from inflation, higher rates, and asset class dispersion, providing key diversification benefits. Their recent white paper advocates a strategic, not tactical, hedge fund allocation focused on five pillars, including a long-term view, predictive models, and diligent manager selection.

UBP advises that investors consider various hedge fund strategies tailored to current market dynamics, viewing these allocations as essential to navigating instability and achieving consistent returns.

Download the full whitepaper here.