The Red Thread: Alternative alpha | Idea Farm

The Red Thread: Alternative alpha

UBS

Barry Gill

Research

14 Pages

March 2026

UBS argues alternatives are becoming central as 60/40 portfolios struggle in a supply driven world. It highlights private markets growth to ~$15.1 trillion in AUM and suggests investors need better governance, liquidity planning, and truly uncorrelated return sources.

Key Takeaways

Portfolio reset underway: Alternatives are becoming core as investors seek return streams that do not rely on stock and bond diversification.

Liquidity tools evolving: Secondaries and continuation vehicles are now central as holding periods extend and exit timing stays uncertain.

AI is infrastructure: Data centers, power, and grid buildout shift attention toward real assets that enable AI adoption.

Market Outlooks Alternative Assets

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