What Are Alternative Assets?
When you think of investing, you likely think of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs. These products are the standard assets in which most individuals invest. They have one major disadvantage however– they’re all highly correlated to one another. In order to diversify and seek returns that are not as volatile, you need something that can continue to perform well regardless of market conditions. Sometimes, it’s beneficial to take on alternative asset classes that, to varying degrees, decouple our savings from the ups and downs of the markets, providing greater overall stability to our portfolio. These asset classes include, but are not limited to, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, real estate, cryptocurrency, REITs, rare art, and collectibles.
Alternative assets aren’t just a means to a specific end, such as fortifying your portfolio via diversification, hedging, and tax benefits. They can be a way to access investment ideas that are not available in public markets or a way to monetize unique assets.

What Are the Benefits of Alternative Assets?
- Diversification: Alternative assets reduce portfolio volatility by offering low correlation with traditional markets.
- Market Independence: These assets can perform well even when conventional markets falter, providing stability during economic downturns.
- Potential for Higher Returns: Certain alternative assets have the potential to generate higher returns, driven by unique market dynamics and scarcity.
- Inflation Hedging: Real assets such as real estate and commodities often act as a hedge against inflation, preserving purchasing power.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Access niche markets and unique investment opportunities not available in public markets.
- Tax Benefits: Certain alternative investments offer tax advantages, such as deferment of taxes through mechanisms like 1031 exchanges in real estate.
What does our process look like?
Portfolio Review
We analyze your portfolio and discover how alternative assets can fortify it.
Asset Purchase
We select and acquire assets needed to round out and enhance your portfolio.
Active Management
Alternative assets aren't set and forget - they require continual monitoring and upkeep.
Gasima Funds
The Gasima Growth Fund I
Are your investments working as hard as you are? With decades of combined expertise and an extensive network of proprietary deal flow, Gasima can provide access to opportunities typically beyond the reach of the general public.
- Access Exclusive Opportunities: Invest in private deals typically reserved for insiders, giving you a unique edge in and exposure to high quality, fast growing private companies.
- Expertise at Work: Benefit from over 60 years of combined expertise from our principals who specialize in high-quality, private market investments.
- Efficient Capital Deployment: Invest in high-potential companies for quicker exits that blend performance, diversification, speed, and discipline to maximize returns.
- Transparent Fees: Enjoy attractive fee structures that prioritize your investment returns over expenses.
The Gasima Global Strategic Opportunities Fund
Do you want a way to diversify your portfolio even further, enhancing its overall robustness and ability to capture profits that would otherwise be unreachable? Tony has successfully navigated even the most volatile and challenging markets with innovative, non-traditional strategies that enable your portfolio to achieve returns independent of market trends.
- Dynamic Market Approach: Tony takes advantage of both up and down movements via long and shorting positions, allowing him to adjust positions based on market opportunities.
- Tactical Use of Instruments: Tony leverages a variety of instruments to maximize returns and manage risk effectively, giving your portfolio an edge.
- Market Independent Returns: Seek to achieve outsized returns that are not tied to the broader market movements.
- Strategic Re-rating Opportunities: Focus on investments poised for re-rating due, providing unique growth opportunities.
Is Your Portfolio Fully Optimized?
Investing with a broader perspective is key. While traditional assets form the bedrock of most portfolios, the inclusion of alternative assets can provide distinct advantages. At Gasima, we can help you explore and integrate alternative investments that fit not only your needs and goals, but also your interests and passions. Start your diversified investment journey by clicking the button below.