Until recently, alternative investments have been almost exclusively available to institutions and high net worth investors who have used these strategies to generate returns in low rate environments, preserve capital in down markets and produce a steadier path to their target returns - improving their overall investment experience.

Recent regulatory changes now level the playing field giving retail investors access to the benefits of alternative solutions in a more liquid mutual fund structure.

An 'alternative' choice now exists to diversify portfolios outside of traditional equity, bond and cash assets.