Alternative Investments: Industry Perspective, Our Approach, and the Evolution and Future of Alts

Peter Cadaret, Head of Sales and Marketing for Oppenheimer Asset Management, joins Anusha Rodriguez, Director of Research for Oppenheimer Asset Management and Head of Alternative Investments, to discuss Alternatives in a new episode called , “Alternative Investments: Industry Perspective, Our Approach, and the Evolution and Future of Alts.”

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Alternative investments are speculative and entail substantial risk.  Investors should consider investing in an alternative investment as a supplement to an overall investment program and should only invest if they are willing to undertake the risks involved.  Investors could lose some or all of their investment.  Alternative investments are made available only to qualified investors, including high net worth individuals and institutions.  Such investments are highly illiquid and are appropriate for investors with a long term investment horizon. 

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