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USD 45 B+
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Alternatives assets managed firmwide
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United Kingdom, Professional
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Why wellington for alternatives?
Investing in alternatives since 1994, Wellington brings global scale and deep investment expertise across public and private markets.
We have a long history of leveraging our scale and resources to develop alternative investment strategies based on clients’ evolving needs.
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30+ years
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Track record managing alternative investments
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60+
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Client locations
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All figures are for the Wellington Management Group of companies as of June 2025.
Why invest in alternatives?
Different source of returns
Alternatives offer a different way to achieve investment goals, using sophisticated investment techniques.
Diversity beyond traditional investments
This could produce fewer correlated returns than traditional investing, which may help diversify an investor’s portfolio.
Drive through market cycles
With these potential benefits, alternatives could also help to drive returns across market cycles.
Capital at risk. Alternative investments can be speculative and use leverage, which may magnify potential losses. They can also be subject to illiquidity, volatility and counterparty risks.
Our capabilities
At Wellington, alternative investment strategies range from hedge funds using long/short equity, to private investing providing exposure to companies not available in the public markets.
HEDGE FUNDS
As one of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, Wellington offers a broad range of hedge fund strategies across asset classes.
HEDGE FUNDS
As one of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, Wellington offers a broad range of hedge fund strategies across asset classes.
PRIVATE INVESTING
Private investing can provide the opportunity to access high-potential unlisted businesses, by investing at different stages of their growth journey.
Alternative Insights
Frequently asked questions
Alternative investing includes varying investment strategies and styles used to achieve investment goals. Using sophisticated methods, alternatives can access all asset classes, including through hedge funds and private investments.
Traditional investing is primarily long-only investments in asset classes such as public equities and bonds. Alternative investments use a wider range of investment strategies, including long-short investing, hedge funds and private investments.
Alternative investments offer the potential for higher returns, greater diversification and wider access to investment opportunities than traditional investments. Notably, alternative investments can use leverage, which can serve to magnify potential losses. Additionally, they can be subject to increased illiquidity, volatility and counterparty risks, among other risks.
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