Welcome to Alternative Investment Zone!

Although we have several blogs already, the subject of alternative investments (including hedge funds, managed futures, private equity, and real estate)is at the core of our work experience.

We endeavor to search out relevant news, academic research, and paracitioner views on alternative investments, make original commentary, and provide unique content you won't find elsewhere.

I have been a portfolio manager and analyst for a major hedge fund of fund organization. In addition, he has extensive experience in equity trading and derivatives which has proved helpful in interviewing hundreds of hedge fund managers for possible investment. He has a BA in Poltical Science from Whitman College and an MBA in Finance from the University of California, Los Angeles. He holds the CFA designation from the CFA Institute and the FRM designation from the Global Association of Risk Professionals.