Alternative investments—everything from hedge funds to private equity, venture capital to wine—are playing outsized roles in many family office portfolios these days. 

In our special report on alternatives during May, we took a closer look at this asset group. How well are these investments providing diversification and reducing volatility? What about inflation? Not to mention returns. Check out our articles here. 

Some market observers say a return to deal-making will take the sand out of PE’s gears despite market volatility, although family offices still offer needed capital

Rapidly growing interest in alternative investments is also improving access to good managers and spreading risk

We gathered four experts to answer a few key questions about alts and the flow of investors into this asset class

Family offices are shifting away from U.S. equities and continuing to embrace alts and other unique investments

Private projects provide stability even as the U.S. backs away from the asset class’s fastest growing sectors

Keith McLean spotlights inherent risks and advises on how to approach liquidity and structure a deal

With gold reaching record highs, experts recommend a cautious, strategic approach to investors who are looking to increase their allocations

Devotees start with a passion for the product, but few make it to the level of pure investor