Institutional Appetite for Alternative Investments Reaches New Heights
October 2025
By Michael Harrison
Recent surveys indicate institutional investors are increasing their alternative investment allocations to 30%+ of total portfolios, driven by the search for yield in a low-rate environment.
The institutional investment landscape continues to evolve dramatically as pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds seek higher returns in an era of persistent low interest rates...
Key findings from our survey of 200+ institutional investors show that average alternative allocations have increased from 23% in 2020 to over 30% in 2025...
Successful managers are those who can clearly articulate their value proposition and demonstrate strong risk-adjusted returns across market cycles...