Schroder Investment Solutions (SIS) today announces the launch of the Schroder Alternatives Fund, a multi-asset fund which aims to provide investors within the model portfolios access to a diverse range of alternative investment strategies. This fund not only offers the potential for differentiated returns, portfolio diversification, and reduced risk but also aims to give investors access to alternative assets on retail investment platforms.
One of the key benefits of the Schroder Alternatives Fund is that it allows investors to access alternative investments that are not directly available on UK retail platforms. Further to this, it offers an opportunity for a broader range of investors to benefit from the potential returns and diversification benefits that alternative investments can provide, which traditionally was more challenging to access on platforms.
The Alternatives Fund will offer investors exposure to a carefully selected range of alternative investment strategies, including private equity, hedge funds, commodities, real assets and specialised property. The fund will be managed by the experienced SIS team which have been managing the alternatives component of the SIS Model Portfolio Service (MPS) for several years.
It's important to note that the Schroder Alternatives Fund is exclusively available to clients invested in SIS' MPS range. This exclusivity ensures that only SIS clients have access to this unique investment opportunity.
The aim of the fund is to provide returns that are not correlated to traditional markets, offering investors diversification benefits in a world of increased volatility. By incorporating the best ideas of diversified alternative investments across the market, the fund seeks to provide exposure to a range of non-traditional asset classes.
Alex Funk, Chief Investment Officer of SIS, emphasised the importance of innovation in a competitive landscape, stating:
"It is crucial for us to continue innovating and striving to get our clients access to best-in-class investments across all asset classes to ensure we continue to deliver the best client outcomes.
“This highlights SIS's commitment to providing clients with access to top-quality investment opportunities and staying ahead in the market.”