Today's market environment requires a more sophisticated toolbox. 2022 saw both stocks and bonds provide investors with negative returns, interest rates rise, and inflation hit levels not seen in Australia since the 1990s¹. Against this backdrop, advisers face the challenge of identifying alternative sources of growth and income to effectively buffer portfolio volatility and hedge the impact of inflation.

At Franklin Templeton, we see alternatives as versatile and valuable tools. With over US$258 billion in AUM² across real estate, private equity, private credit and more, we have a comprehensive range of alternatives investment capabilities and are working to make them increasingly accessible.

Meet our specialist investment managers focused exclusively on alternative asset classes, strategies and structures.

Product innovation has made these once-elusive investments available to a broader group of investors. However, explaining the role alternative investments play in a portfolio can be challenging. We've developed some educational resources to help you with discussions on alternative investments.

K2 Hedge Fund Strategy Outlook: Second quarter 2023

K2 Advisors believe rapid re-pricings and liquidity dislocations due to market events, like those seen during the banking crisis last quarter, will likely continue.