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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, STRATEGIES

James Burron

Co-Founder & Partner,

CAASA

About James

James Burron co-founded CAASA in response to industry support for a Canadian alternatives association to serve all aspects including hedge/alternative strategies, liquid alternatives, private lending; private real estate, private equity, plus emerging areas where Canada is a leader such as digital assets/blockchain and robo advisors. He currently sits on the Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee (CIFSC). Mr. Burron is also called upon by membership and industry groups to speak to risk ratings and portfolio placement of all types of alternative investments.

James's Videos

This talk will explain what liquid alternative funds are and how they can benefit retail investment portfolios.  It will detail their advantages and disadvantages and the 6-year journey, initiated by the Ontario Securities Commission, up to promulgation (official law) and the 6-7 years since then.  Viewers will also view updated performance information and their efficacy through market crises.