Author Archives: Blake Foster

As the second quarter comes to an end, more and more investors have been emphasizing the importance of relationship building. As many anticipate making allocations during the first half of 2010, investors are eager to begin meeting and developing a … Continue reading →

Family offices are a highly valued investor category in the alternative investment space. Fund managers are constantly looking to meet and develop relationships with family offices because they are typically perceived as long-term investors. As a result, BHA places a … Continue reading →

During the past several weeks, BHA has interviewed an increasing number of investors that are sitting on a substantial amount of dry powder and are now deploying capital to niche, uncorrelated, and unique hedge fund strategies. These investors have stressed … Continue reading →

During the past month there have been numerous articles written in financial journals and newspapers regarding the intensified effect that the global economic downturn is having on emerging markets. Developed economies are struggling to combat rising unemployment and tightening credit, … Continue reading →

Diversification has always been a standard way to hedge risk in any investment portfolio. Whether diversifying across sectors, strategies, or geographic exposures, investors are looking to minimize their downside risk. BHA’s data provide compelling evidence that global diversification is becoming … Continue reading →

This past Thursday, in the early morning hours, a team of Brighton House analysts reached out to Middle Eastern investors during their business hours. A second shift of research analysts worked after hours and through the night reaching across time … Continue reading →

Blakemore Foster During the first few weeks of 2009 there has been a noticeable upward trend in the number of investors looking to gain access to and hear from real estate fund managers. Endowments, wealth advisors, funds of real estate … Continue reading →