The Role of Alternatives in 2025 and Beyond
A big thank you to Adam Gower Ph.D. and John Scavo for joining us at our Live LinkedIn event last week. The discussion was packed with great insights and valuable topics shared by our speakers on real estate and alternative investments. 🎥⬇️ https://vimeo.com/1050904513?share=copy
CalTier Series B – Zermatt Capital Advisors
We’re excited to announce that CalTier has engaged Zermatt Capital Partners, a premier investment banking advisory, to lead our Series B funding round. As highlighted in a recent Reuters article, U.S. household net worth has surged past $168 trillion—creating significant potential within the Alternative Investment Industry. With Zermatt’s help in closing the $5M Series B, we aim to capture this momentum and expand our mission of accessible investment opportunities. Watch below: https://vimeo.com/1029698084?share=copy#t=0 In the video, Zermatt’s Managing Director Keith Schaefer and Partner John Scavo dive into the dynamics driving growth in alternative investments. From the challenges faced by ...
$60 trillion in alternatives by 2032?
You read that right.....gulp! That is an eye-watering number, but Bain & Company suggests it in its recent analysis, "Avoiding Wipeout: How to Ride the Wave of Private Markets." They say: Wealth and asset managers are now favoring private markets because the business models that have dominated asset management for years have nearly run their course,” said Markus Habbel, global head of Bain’s Wealth & Asset Management practice. Private assets constitute a much larger market than public assets and offer potentially higher yields, diversification, and in cases such as real estate—a hedge against inflation. Our research shows there ...
What Are Alternative Investments? Definition and Examples
CalTier does not provide investment advice. This is purely for informational purposes only.Alternative investments have the capability to offset market volatility and inflation by diversifying your portfolio beyond traditional investment classes like stocks and bonds. While they come with risk like any investment, alternative investments aren’t tied to the performance of the stock or bond markets, so they’re especially attractive during times of increased market volatility. In this article, you'll find: The definition of alternative investments Types of alternative investments The pros and cons of alternative investments How to invest in alternative investments Tax implications What Are Alternative Investments? Alternative ...
Portfolio Allocation – Why Alternative Investments?
According to this Fidelity research report, "Institutions have historically held higher average allocations to alternatives than advisors (23% vs. 6%).". 23% to 6%, that's a massive difference. They go on to say some of the reasons why "....given barriers to entry such as manager access, perceived costs, liquidity considerations, and high investment minimums." So why do institutions tend to invest more in Alternative Assets like real estate? Here are a few typically agreed reasons to consider: Low Correlation with Traditional Assets Alternatives often have a low correlation with standard asset classes like stocks and bonds. This means their performance doesn’t ...
Multi-Family Real Estate as a ‘Hedge’ Against Inflation?
As we are all aware, inflation can erode the purchasing power of money over time, leading to a decrease in the value of traditional investments like stocks and bonds. There is no perfect way around inflation; however, multi-family real estate has shown over the years to be a comparatively resilient asset class in times of rising prices. Here are a few reasons why: Rental Income Growth: Inflation is often accompanied by rising rent growth, which works in favor of multi-family investors and owners. As the general price level increases, property owners can adjust their rental prices accordingly, boosting their cash ...
