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“Liquid alternatives” have been the growth story for the U.S. mutual fund industry this year. Through the end of June, the alternative fund category reached $156 billion in total assets and a one-year organic AUM growth rate of 30.3%, according to Morningstar. In contrast, U.S. equity funds grew AUM by 1%; taxable bond funds declined […]

After a long day of trading, Wall Street hot shots are known to enjoy a fine beverage or two. But when it comes to liquid alternative investments, they’re darn near drunk. Liquid alternative funds are akin to hedge funds for mom and pop investors. Instead of simply investing in stocks or bonds, these special funds […]