Wealth Tracker: Are alternative investments going mainstream?

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong · Jun 9, 2025 · 13m

Once reserved for institutional giants and the ultra-wealthy, alternative investments are fast becoming part of the broader investment landscape. As traditional 60/40 portfolios face mounting pressure and the hunt for yield intensifies, retail investors are turning to alternatives not just for diversification—but for sustained growth and income. Yet with opportunity comes complexity. Are individual investors prepared for the risks, illiquidity, and nuances that often define this asset class? Which alternative strategies are now truly accessible—and which remain out of reach? More…