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USD 25 B+
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Alternatives assets managed firmwide
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Portugal, Institutional
ChangeWhy 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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25+ 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 30 June 2023.
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 equity 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 EQUITY
Private equity can provide the opportunity to access high-potential unlisted businesses, by investing at different stages of their growth journey.
Alternative Insights
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Growth efficiency: The new venture capital regime
Frederik Groce, Deal Lead for Wellington Access Ventures, explores how the 'growth-at-any-cost' venture capital regime has shifted to a focus on growth efficiency, highlighting two key metrics for companies to keep top of mind.
Article
2024-11-30
Macro implications of the AI revolution: is the market right?
Macro Strategist John Butler sets out an initial framework to help answer key questions about the potential macro impact of artificial intelligence.
Article
2024-11-30
EMEA Investment Forum 2023: highlights
In this short video we share highlights from Wellington's 2023 EMEA Investment Forum, "The only constant is change" and explore associated expert insights.
2024-10-31
Private investing portfolio company interview with AMP Robotics CEO
Dr. Matanya Horowitz, CEO of AMP Robotics, highlights how the company integrates AI and robotics into the recycling industry and explores the “actionable guidance” Wellington provides on ESG and other strategic issues.
Video
2024-10-31
Supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs
We highlight how Wellington Access Ventures, our early-stage VC platform, partners with historically underrepresented founders and offers the capital, resources, and networks that these companies have historically lacked.
Article
2024-05-31
Decoding impact expectations: best practices for impact investors and companies
We share three recommendations each for impact investors and companies to help them better understand and manage each other's expectations.
Article
2024-10-31
Private investing portfolio company interview with RayzeBio CEO Ken Song
Dr. Ken Song, President and CEO of RayzeBio, discusses the company’s innovative approach to radiopharmaceuticals and highlights how Wellington’s public and private investment expertise is distinctive in the health care space.
Video
2024-09-30
Why climate change matters in private markets
We explore why climate change matters in private markets, highlight the current regulatory landscape, and profile key questions to expect from public market investors.
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Article
2024-10-31
Private equity deep dive
We explore four key private equity questions to help investors better understand how these strategies compare and complement each other in a portfolio. In particular, we highlight the distinct opportunity sets, risk-return characteristics, and portfolio roles of venture capital and buyout strategies.
Article
2024-10-31
Long/short investing in European equities' growing dispersion
We explore how growing dispersion in European equity markets is driving opportunities for long/short investors, fueled by structurally higher inflation, changing market leadership, and a renewed focus on valuation.
Article
2024-09-30
More from the core: How fundamental extension (140/40) strategies could help
Extension strategies may offer investors more flexibility in portfolio construction, along with potential to achieve greater risk-adjusted returns, thus delivering “more from core” in equity allocations without taking on significantly more tracking risk.
Whitepaper
2024-06-30
URL References
Related Insights
Contact the European Alternatives team
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Camiel de Vries
- Managing Director, Benelux and Director of Alternatives EU
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Kalyani Harar
- Director of Private Investments
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Chris Farrell
- Businness Development Manager
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.
