Alternative Investment Videos

The Calm in the Storm: Finding Growth in Disruption

Ben McVicar, Co-Head of Infrastructure and Portfolio Manager at Magellan Investment Partners explain that as powerful forces like AI and renewable energy reshape the global economy, infrastructure stands at the centre—providing stability while capturing transformative growth. From data networks to energy systems, these essential assets are driving productivity and decarbonisation alike, offering investors defensive growth in a world defined by secular innovation and structural change.

Professional Partnerships: A Rare, Defensive Asset Class Now Open to Investors

Luke Moore, CEO at Oreana Investments explains that their Professional Partners Fund provides access to established, profitable professional services businesses — an asset class with high barriers to entry and strong defensive characteristics. Drawing on Oreana’s proven track record and institutional expertise, the Fund is now selectively open to outside investors for the first time.

Hotels as an alternate investment class, how hotel performance compares to other core real estate

Hotels deliver a higher yield compared to other core property sectors including office, retail and industrial, and compare favourably on a volatility adjusted returns basis. in addition, Australian hotel demand levels continue to grow despite short term demand shocks such as the Covid-19 pandemic and GFC.

The Alternatives Showdown: Gold Bullion vs Gold Miners vs Bitcoin. Which ETF Actually Provides Portfolio Protection?

Central banks can’t buy gold fast enough, while gold miners are recovering after a dramatic selloff and Bitcoin, the asset previously regarded as digital gold, is having a miserable year.

ETF Commodities Alternative Investment

17 Aug 2026

· Simon Turner

· 9 MIN READ

The 6 Biggest Pitfalls in Alternative Investing and Smart Ways to Dodge Them

Did you know that assets under management in the alternatives space is tipped to hit US$30 trillion by 2030? This asset class has seen extraordinary growth in popularity in recent years, moving swiftly from the sole domain of institutions and wholesale investors to becoming broadly accessible to retail investors. Even if you aren’t exposed in your personal portfolio, there’s a high chance there are alternatives in your superannuation.

Alternative Investment Investor Education

2 Apr 2026

· Sara Allen

· 12 MIN READ

Navigating Gen Z Financial Challenges like a Baby Boomer

Between housing prices and cost-of-living pressures, is it any wonder that Generation Z (those aged between 15-30 depending on your classification) is feeling the financial pressure?

Alternative Investment Investor Education

21 Jan 2026

· Sara Allen

· 10 MIN READ

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