Beyond Bulls & Bears

Alternative Allocations: The rise of the Total Portfolio Approach
Alternatives

Alternative Allocations: The rise of the Total Portfolio Approach

In the latest Alternative Allocations podcast, Aaron Filbeck discusses the Total Portfolio Approach (TPA), an evolution of Modern Portfolio Theory. TPA focuses on fund goals, total return, and risk factors, with a CIO-centric governance process. It emphasizes a factor-based lens and competition for capital, evaluating each investment in the context of the entire portfolio.

Alternative Allocations: Enhancing retirement options with alternatives
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Alternative Allocations: Enhancing retirement options with alternatives

In the latest Alternative Allocations podcast Jonathan Epstein, founder of DCALTA, discusses the organization's mission to educate stakeholders on the benefits of including alternative investments in defined contribution plans, which have historically lagged behind defined benefit plans in this area.

Alternative Allocations: Outlook on private markets—diversification and growth opportunities
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Alternative Allocations: Outlook on private markets—diversification and growth opportunities

In the latest Alternative Allocations podcast, Mark Steffen from the Wells Fargo Institute shares his outlook for private markets in 2025.

Alternative Allocations: The evolution of alts: From institutions to Main Street
Alternatives

Alternative Allocations: The evolution of alts: From institutions to Main Street

In our latest Alternative Allocations podcast, Franklin Templeton Institute’s Tony Davidow sits down with Nick Veronis of iCapital Network to discuss the evolution of alternatives wealth management. They highlight the shift from limited access and cumbersome processes to a more inclusive, technologically advanced and transparent industry.