The Voice of the Global Alternative Investment Industry
As the authoritative voice of the industry and premier platform for networking and training, MFA delivers value across all functional areas of member firms.
MFA Digital Assets 2021
Institutional Investors
All over the world, institutional investors – like pensions, non-profits and colleges – use alternative investments as a tool to manage risk and deliver returns over time. These funds help institutions protect retirement security, fund college education, and carry out life-changing work in communities. In the U.S. alone, these institutions invest more than $1.37 Trillion in hedge funds.
$789 bn
Invested in Hedge Funds by Pensions
$438 bn
Invested by Non-Profits, Foundations, and Endowments
$145 bn
Invested in Hedge Funds by Colleges & Universities
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