Alternative investments are increasingly essential components of any prudent asset allocation plan. By allocating to alternative asset classes such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge funds and private credit, investors can achieve better long term risk adjusted returns. Unlisted closed end funds, including both tender and interval funds, have proven to be an […]
Unlisted closed end funds can seem opaque. It can be hard to get basic information, let alone detailed research. Part of our motivation for launching Interval Fund Tracker and Tender Offer Fund websites was to increase transparency in the sector, and help investors get access to the information they need to make informed decisions. We […]
Tender offer funds are an investment vehicle that can be used to access a wide range of asset classes and investment strategies. In this post we discuss different categories of tender offer funds available in the market. Hedge funds of funds are the most popular strategy, followed by private equity, accounting for a combined ⅔ […]
Foreside recently released a new whitepaper: Product Spotlight: Interval and Tender Offer Funds. It is a valuable resource for any investment professional working with or considering launching an unlisted closed end fund. The paper integrates different perspectives on launching and running a fund including product design, portfolio management, regulatory, legal, and distribution. The paper covers […]
Neuberger Berman is an employee owned investment management firm with more than 2,000 investment professionals working in offices across 24 countries Founded in 1939, Neuberger Berman currently has more than $405 billion AUM. It serves institution investors as well as high net worth individual and retail investors. It offers financial planning, fiduciary services, and trust […]
Central Park group is an investment advisory firm that offers private equity, hedge fund, real estate and funds of funds investments for institutions and private clients. Central Park Group had approximately $3 billion in discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2020, according to their latest form ADV. Launched in 2006, Central Park Group […]
Based on total net assets, private equity is the second most popular category of tender offer funds. Private equity tender offer funds have over $10 billion in net assets, accounting for 31% of total tender offer fund AUM, as of March 2021. In this post we summarize the benefits of private equity , and look […]
The Partners Group Private Equity (Master Fund) has $6.7 billion in total net assets, making it the largest tender offer fund currently in the market. Partners Group also has a smaller fund: the Partners Group Private Equity Income Opportunities Fund, with $67 million in Net Assets. With these two funds combined, Partners Group accounts […]
SkyBridge is a multi strategy alternative asset manager that focuses on hedge fund solutions, and opportunistic investments. Launched in 2005 by Anthony Scaramucci, SkyBridge acquired the hedge fund solutions business from CitiGroup in 2010. SkyBridge offers hedge fund solutions in a variety of investment vehicles including unlisted closed end funds, private funds, and separate accounts. […]
Unlisted closed end funds are a rapidly growing investment niche. Why is there so much interest in this structure? There are five fundamental benefits to unlisted closed end funds. Investor Access Alternative investments play an important role in portfolio construction by providing diversification, reducing volatility, and enhancing long term returns. However, traditionally many of the […]