Gino D'Alessio

Gino D'Alessio is a Broker/Dealer with over twenty years experience in various OTC markets such as Bonds, FX and Derivatives. Currently a Financial Markets and Investments Writer & Analyst

Role of Commodities in Portfolio Allocation

There are fundamentally 2 reasons for including Commodities within a Portfolio, diversification and return enhancement. We will have a look at why Commodities may be good for diversification, therefore reducing overall risk and in what way they may enhance returns of...

Real Estate ; Debt Investments

Real estate investments in Debt Real Estate Debt is broadly divided into two types; Residential Mortgages and Commercial Mortgages. The main differences are in the characteristics of the borrower, the Residential Mortgage borrower will usually be an individual and...

Red flags to be aware of in manager selection

Hedge Fund Longevity It is vital that Due Diligence is performed before investing in any fund. This helps us take on less risk and hopefully avoid funds that are managed badly, more likely to fail, or simply more likely to be fraudulent. Hedge Funds are well known for...