Alternative Investments Archives - Canadian Family Offices

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Investing in fine wine: Savour the flavour—or the ROI?

Devotees start with a passion for the product, but few make it to the level of pure investor

May 29, 2025
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Video: Watch our panel on alternative investments

We gathered four experts to answer a few key questions about alts and the flow of investors into this asset class

May 28, 2025
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All that glitter: How good is gold now?

With gold reaching record highs of $3,500 an ounce, experts recommend a cautious, strategic approach to investors who are looking to increase their allocations

May 27, 2025
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Steady as she grows: Infrastructure investments ‘well insulated’ from market mayhem

Private projects provide stability even as the U.S. backs away from the asset class’s fastest growing sectors

May 26, 2025
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Calgary emerging as a city of venture capital innovation

In advance of the annual CVCA conference, three Calgary-based funds talk about why they see a bright future

May 22, 2025
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Warren Buffett is amassing cash, but Canadian FOs follow their own paths

Family offices are shifting away from U.S. equities and continuing to embrace alts and other unique investments

May 21, 2025
Alternative Investments, Special Reports, Wealth

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Rapid growth of private credit in Canada has come with losses for some

Keith McLean spotlights inherent risks and advises on how to approach liquidity and structure a deal

May 20, 2025
Alternative Investments, Special Reports, Wealth

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All about alts: Take our survey, sign up for our expert panel

Our short survey on alternative investments is now live, and registration for our May 22 panel is open

May 16, 2025
Alternative Investments, Special Reports

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Is private equity still spinning its wheels?

Some market observers say a return to deal-making will take the sand out of PE’s gears despite market volatility, although family offices still offer needed capital

May 13, 2025
Alternative Investments, Special Reports, Wealth

Pooling money helps families past multi-million minimums for higher-quality alts

Rapidly growing interest in alternative investments is also improving access to good managers and spreading risk

May 8, 2025
Alternative Investments, Special Reports, Wealth

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