(i) Justify the role that alternative assets might play in a balanced portfolio, and (35 marks) (ii) Clearly identify the risks su

(i) Justify the role that alternative assets might play in a balanced portfolio, and (35 marks) (ii) Clearly identify the risks surrounding alternative asset investing.

PART A (50 marks) Draft an Investment Briefing to provide Mr Jeffery with a clear appreciation of the various features of investing in alternative assets. This document should:

(i) Justify the role that alternative assets might play in a balanced portfolio, and (35 marks)

(ii) Clearly identify the risks surrounding alternative asset investing. (15 marks)

The Investment Briefing should not exceed 1,250 words and should cite any relevant supporting evidence using an appropriate form of academic referencing. PART B (50 marks) Draft a detailed Investment Review which critically evaluates a specific investment fund that Mr Jeffery might consider including in his portfolio. This document should:

(i) Identify either ONE hedge fund or ONE private equity investment fund (“the Fund”) currently trading in the UK or the US; Research and discuss the key characteristics of that Fund, including, inter alia, its investment portfolio focus and investment strategy, recent financial performance and fund and management structure; (20 marks)

(ii) Measure and critically evaluate the Fund’s performance in the last TWO years using asset pricing principles, benchmarked against relevant industry criteria. (30 marks) The Investment Review should not exceed 1,250 words and should cite any relevant supporting evidence using an appropriate form of academic referencing.