Diversification
Alternative Investments
Diversify beyond shares and cash with alternative investments — private equity, pre-IPO, private credit and more — curated by Glen Elgin.
In Short
Alternative investments are assets outside traditional listed shares, bonds and cash — including private equity, pre-IPO holdings, private credit, secondaries and private placements. They can improve diversification and offer returns less correlated with public markets. Glen Elgin gives eligible Australian investors access to curated alternatives, with rigorous due diligence and performance-based fees.
What are alternative investments?
Alternative investments are asset classes that fall outside traditional listed equities, bonds and cash. They include private equity, pre-IPO and IPO opportunities, secondary market holdings, private placements and private credit.
Because their returns are often less correlated with public markets, alternatives can improve portfolio diversification and provide access to growth that listed markets alone cannot. They typically require a longer time horizon and are generally offered to sophisticated and wholesale investors.
Why consider alternatives
Diversification
Returns that are often less correlated with listed shares and bonds.
Access to growth
Exposure to private companies before they reach public markets.
Income options
Private credit and placements can add differentiated income.
Types of alternatives Glen Elgin offers
- Private equity — long-term ownership in private companies
- Pre-IPO and IPO — pre-listing and listing opportunities
- Secondary markets — existing private shares
- Private placements — direct capital raisings
How Glen Elgin approaches alternatives
Sourcing
Opportunities are sourced through our senior team and funding-partner network.
Due diligence
Every opportunity is researched and analysed across multiple layers of review.
Portfolio fit
We consider how each alternative complements your existing holdings.
Monitoring
All alternatives are tracked in the Glen Elgin platform.
Who they suit & risks
Alternatives are generally suited to sophisticated and wholesale investors comfortable with illiquidity and higher risk.
- Illiquidity — capital is often committed for years
- Valuation uncertainty — private assets are harder to value than listed ones
- Concentration and company-specific risk
- Capital risk — you may lose some or all of your investment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternative investments?
Alternative investments are assets outside traditional listed shares, bonds and cash — such as private equity, pre-IPO holdings, secondaries, private placements and private credit.
Why invest in alternatives?
Alternatives can improve diversification because their returns are often less correlated with public markets, and they provide access to private-company growth.
Are alternative investments risky?
They can carry higher risk than traditional assets, including illiquidity, valuation uncertainty and company-specific risk. Each opportunity is carefully researched and due-diligenced.
Who can invest in alternatives with Glen Elgin?
Alternatives are generally offered to sophisticated and wholesale investors. Contact us to confirm eligibility.
How much of a portfolio should be in alternatives?
This depends on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. Our team can help determine an appropriate allocation within a diversified portfolio.
How does Glen Elgin charge fees?
Glen Elgin charges performance-based fees — you only pay a fee when your investment delivers a profit.
Are alternatives liquid?
Generally no. Many alternatives commit capital for a medium-to-long term until a liquidity event occurs.
How do I get started?
Submit an application and our team will confirm your eligibility and discuss alternative opportunities suited to your goals.
Diversify With Alternative Investments
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