While some LPs may applaud Sequoia’s move to consolidate investments into an open-ended vehicle, blurring the lines between what makes a private market and public market manager successful may only lead to disappointing results.
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“What percentage of my portfolio should be allocated to alternative investments?” To answer this, many allocators turn to the “Endowment Model” as a guide. Unfortunately, for the high-net-worth investor with unique needs and preferences, the Endowment Model isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. And unlike public market investments where you can quickly deploy capital, alternative investments require an active liquidity management strategy to balance target allocations. This article talks about a few key points to consider when committing to illiquid private market investments.
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After reviewing thousands of prior investments, financial advisors often develop a good “feel” for what sets a good deal apart. However, experience and common sense analysis is simply not enough. It certainly helps, but where’s the accountability in that? At SineCera Capital, we’ve established written policies and best practices that cover both the art and science of investment due diligence.
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Whether recent inflation data is being fueled by monetary stimulus, fiscal stimulus, or improving economic conditions, the pressing question is whether this is simply a transitory reflation or indicative of a longer-term trend that will adversely impact investment portfolios. Either way, SineCera Capital clients are prepared.
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The public’s interest in bitcoin, and digital currencies in general, has never been higher. But there’s one digital asset class that may have the most staying power – NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).
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On March 10, 2020, we wrote a post (“Preparation Beats Reaction”) that highlighted how our All-Weather risk parity portfolio fared after one the largest single-day losses in equity markets since 2008. At the time, we could never have predicted the year we were about to endure. But if 2020 taught us anything it was that preparation still beats reaction.
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Once again, stocks are “climbing the wall of worry.” But why do commentators continue to use such phrases, and why are we so often influenced by them? We may be in unprecedented times, but the catch-all explanations remain the same.
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When it comes to diversifying equity exposure, keeping it simple can lead to a more balanced and efficient portfolio.
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What are the best inflation-hedging assets? There’s a lot from which to choose. As a key component to our all-weather strategy, it’s important to highlight our investment selection process. Let the debate begin!
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