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Alternative Investments
Discover the possibilities of the total investment universe
Unlock the power of alternatives
In an evolving investment world where investors are looking for higher returns with lower risk, tapping into alternatives investments can provide you with the diversification you need to help realize new possibilities over the long term.
With a broad range of solutions from private equity to private credit, liquid alternatives and more, we can help you optimize your portfolio with new investment opportunities across the alternatives universe.
"One CIBC" approach
Benefit from “investing alongside the bank,” as CIBC Asset Management taps into one of Canada’s largest bank’s 150-plus-year history, and depth of expertise in private markets lending and investing.1
Specialized expertise
With over 50 years of investment management expertise2 and more than 160 investment professionals3, we bridge the intersection of traditional and alternative strategies, providing innovative solutions, expert advice and confidence in your allocation decisions.
Comprehensive solutions
We give investors access to a broad spectrum of alternatives capabilities across a range of investment options to provide greater diversification and help optimize your investment portfolio.
Access global alternative opportunities with our strategic partnerships
We complement our deep expertise with strategic partnerships leveraging our size, scale and global relationships to bring a broad selection of worldwide alternatives capabilities to our clients’ portfolios.
Access global alternative opportunities with our strategic partnerships
We complement our deep capabilities with the specialized expertise of strategic partners. By leveraging the scale and expertise of major global alternative asset managers, we can offer a greater breadth of investment capabilities and solutions to our clients.
Explore our alternative investment capabilities
Discover our extensive range of alternative solutions across private equity, private credit and liquid alternatives. Our team delivers hands-on, high-caliber service with a commitment to providing investors with greater clarity and confidence in our solutions.
- CIBC KKR Global Private Equity Strategy
- Alpine SPRING Private Venture & Growth Fund
- Alpine SPRIM™ Private Markets Fund
- Alpine StepStone Diversified Private Markets Fund*
- Alpine Global Sustainability Fund*
- Kensington Private Equity Fund**
The expertise fueling our alternatives capabilities
With broad-ranging experience and both specialized and macro expertise, our seasoned executive team synergizes with the broader network of investment professionals across our firm and specialized alternative asset managers globally to create innovative solutions. Our team is committed to providing investors with greater choice, clarity and confidence in alternatives.
Alternative investments: Looking beyond a 60/40 portfolio mix
Today's investors are up against increasing challenges, including the continued search for enhanced long-term returns, downside protection and portfolio diversification. With only 10% of global companies being public, investors that rely on traditional assets alone are missing out on 90% of the total investment universe.4
Adding non-traditional strategies to portfolios can help you achieve better outcomes over the long-term by providing benefits such as:
- Enhanced risk-adjusted returns
- Downside protection through uncorrelated returns
- Reliable income stream
- Hedge against inflation
- Improved portfolio diversification
Sample asset allocation for illustrative purposes
Insights and education
Explore our insights on non-traditional investments and learn more about how they can help you increase portfolio diversification, enhance expected long-term returns and get downside protection.
Advisor To Go podcast: Exploring Alternatives Part 1
CIBC Asset Management’s David Wong on the evolution of alternative investments and how these strategies can be incorporated into a traditional portfolio.
Guide to Portfolio Construction: The role of alternative investments
Explore this guide to learn about the assets and strategies that can take you beyond traditional investments.
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Contact your CIBC Asset Management representative today to learn more about how alternatives can be an effective strategy for suitable investors.
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**Available for select investor types. Please contact your CIBC Asset Management representative to learn more.
1Learn more about CIBC’s history.
2TAL Global Asset Management Inc., a privately-owned investment manager was founded in 1972. CIBC took an ownership stake in 1994, eventually assuming 100% ownership in 2001.
3As at December 31, 2024.
4Private Company Data (S&P Global, 2025).
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