AAA Partner responds to Reuters Allocation of Funds Poll

Anthony Johnson, an expert in alternative assets and partner at advocacy group Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), says that new figures showing fund managers cutting back on stocks bodes well for alternative asset classes.

Boston, MA, April 05, 2011 -- Anthony Johnson, an expert in alternative assets and partner at advocacy group Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), says that new figures showing fund managers cutting back on stocks bodes well for alternative asset classes.

As the Middle East continues to be unstable, a new Reuters poll shows that fund managers' appetite for risk is shrinking.

A total of 11 fund managers took part in the monthly poll of asset allocation, which showed that exposure to equities in balanced portfolios fell by almost one per cent. The survey found that 54.7 per cent of portfolios were based on stocks and shares, with alternative investments now accounting for a very significant 16 per cent of portfolios. This is up from 14.1 per cent just one month ago.

"Concerns about instability in the Middle East and the impact of Japan's earthquake and tsunami have prompted fund managers to review their approach to risk," explained Johnson, who has experience working as a fund manager in both the UK and the US.

He continued, "Alternative investments are increasingly regarded as a safer bet than equities in these volatile times. They are less likely to be affected by global economic factors and can deliver strong returns on investment even in the most turbulent of economic climates."

AAA claims that factors like the rise in oil prices off the back of fresh concerns over the future of nuclear energy have put global economic recovery at risk and fund managers are responding to this. They are increasingly attracted to assets that have some kind of defence against wider macro-economic elements and can weather the storm.

Reuters polls suggest that the allocations of funds in stocks and shares has now peaked after fund managers set about re-building their exposure to the market after a low point of 46.4 per cent in July 2010.

AAA recommends a range of alternative assets, including precious metals, real estate and forestry, through alternative investment companies like Greenwood Management and the United States Gold Bureau. However, the organisation is particularly keen to promote impact investing as a socially responsible investment strategy.

"Impact investing, as a market, is expected to grow to $500 billion in assets within a decade," Johnson said. "We would urge fund managers to consider getting involved in these private/public funds that help encourage entrepreneurship and growth within SMEs in developing countries."

Impact investing has helped communities in South America, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent. It has provide small businesses and local people with the initial investment needed to grow and generate stronger local economic.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
(617) 898 6317
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

"Impact investing, as a market, is expected to grow to $500 billion in assets within a decade," Johnson said. "We would urge fund managers to consider getting involved in these private/public funds that help encourage entrepreneurship and growth within SMEs in developing countries."

Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
(617) 898 6317
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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