Of the $25 trillion held in U.S. retirement accounts, less than 2% of that amount is invested in alternative assets – and new research suggests that this low allocation to alternatives may be a mistake on the part of those approaching or in retirement as alternatives can reduce risk and enhance returns, thus helping to ensure that retirees don’t run out of money. For more on the strategic use of alternative assets in retirement portfolios – including how much of their portfolio individuals approaching retirement may want to have allocated to alternatives – CLICK HERE.
