With a deep commitment to alternatives, we've assembled a platform of multidimensional solutions with independent agility, supported by our robust global infrastructure.
Capabilities
Alternatives are a growing area of need for institutional investors and an important focus area for AB. We've been committed to building a diverse platform for many years, growing our capabilities in-house and attracting industry talent.
When making strategic acquisitions, we’ve focused on areas that complement our traditional platform. The goal is to bring on experienced teams with institutional-caliber pedigrees, significant assets under management and/or established track records.
Private Credit
Complementary to $237 billion liquid fixed-income platform
Acquired CarVal Investors, a leading global private alternatives investment manager, in July 2022
Key to attracting best-in-class talent
Unlocks illiquidity premium
As of December 31, 2022
Fundamental Long/Short Equity
Complementary to $207 billion public equity platform
Key to attracting best-in-class talent
Targets absolute return using market neutral and low net exposure
Low correlations to traditional asset classes
Systematic
Complementary to $168 billion multi-asset platform
Key to attracting best-in-class talent
Aligned with over 20 years of quantitative investing
Aligned with culture of risk management
Variety of funded and unfunded implementations
Opportunistic
Leverages existing research platform to exploit market dislocations
Total return strategies
Debt and equity strategies
Alternatives Assets Under Management
*Alternatives AUM includes uncalled committed capital or fund level target leverage, if applicable. The figure is preliminary
As of December 31, 2022
How AB's Alternative Platform Has Grown
Delivering for Clients Through a Range of Strategies
There can be no assurance that any alternative investment objective will be achieved.