Alternative investments are distinct from traditional asset classes and can include real property, infrastructure, hedge funds and private equity. Alternatives cover a broad spectrum and tend to be more complex, but their unique characteristics can serve multiple purposes - including growth, income protection and diversification - in portfolio construction.

Low correlation
Illiquidity premium
Greater diversification
Low correlation

Alternatives can have lower correlation with traditional investment markets, potentially reducing portfolio volatility.

Low correlation

While some alternatives are less liquid than shares or bonds, alternatives may compensate by delivering higher long-term returns.

Low correlation

They may provide greater diversification and more consistent returns when added to a portfolio of traditional assets. Some alternatives, like gold, may even hedge against inflation.

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CFS Alternatives

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Multi-manager / Single sector

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FirstChoice

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Aspect Absolute Return

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Single-manager / Single sector

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Class A

FirstChoice

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Aspect Diversified Futures

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Single-manager / Single sector

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Class A

FirstChoice

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Avanteos Investments Limited ABN 20 096 259 979, AFSL 245531 (AIL) is the trustee of the Colonial First State FirstChoice Superannuation Trust ABN 26 458 298 557 and issuer of FirstChoice range of super and pension products. Colonial First State Investments Limited ABN 98 002 348 352, AFSL 232468 (CFSIL) is the responsible entity and issuer of products made available under FirstChoice Investments and FirstChoice Wholesale Investments. 

 

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