======Alternative Investments 2020: The Future of Alternative Investments======
The alternative investment industry has evolved over three decades to become an important part of the financial system and global economy. Its growth can be traced to a range of external factors, with regulatory changes, economic cycles, and technological developments, all playing critical roles. Within this macro context, entrepreneurs founded a range of firms utilizing a diverse mix of value sources to generate returns for investors.\\ 
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| Report location:  |[[https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Alternative_Investments_2020_Future.pdf| source]]  |
| Language:  | English   |
| Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:world_economic_forum|World Economic Forum]]  |
| Page count:  |57  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved analyzing macroeconomic trends, regulatory reforms, and industry dynamics such as institutionalization and retailization, to forecast the evolution of the alternative investment landscape.\\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The alternative investment industry is deeply embedded in the global financial system and economy, with investment decisions affecting capital markets, companies, and individuals across the world. This stands in stark contrast to its origins. The industry has grown from a handful of private investors making relatively small investments in companies and start-ups, to one that covers a wide array of asset classes and encompasses thousands of firms managing and investing trillions of dollars globally on behalf of institutional and individual investors alike.\\ 
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