Date of Graduation
5-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Finance
Advisor/Mentor
McGovern, Ken
Abstract
This thesis attempts to provide insight into the role of alternative investments within modern portfolio construction for accredited and institutional investors.
The asset classes discussed are as follows: private credit, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, collectibles, and real estate.
Keywords
Alternative Investments; portfolio allocation; institutional investors; private markets; illiquidity risk; returns
Citation
Reitman, I. J. (2026). An Explanation of Alternatives Within a Portfolio. Finance Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/finnuht/153
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Finance and Financial Management Commons, Portfolio and Security Analysis Commons, Real Estate Commons
