A new dimension of diversification

You may have heard about alternative investments – and dismissed them as something that doesn’t apply to you. But if you’re concerned about the effect that unpredictable financial markets can have on your investments, you may be interested in learning more about the role these investments could play in your portfolio.

By definition, alternative investments differ from the traditional asset classes – stocks, bonds and cash. Because of their differences, they may be able to add another dimension of diversification to your portfolio. Improving diversification may lower overall risk because different types of investments respond differently to market conditions. And that’s something all investors could potentially benefit from.