Luc de la Durantaye, First Vice-President - Global Asset Allocation at CIBC Asset Management, participated in a round table discussion about portable alpha hosted by Benefits Canada magazine.

If you're looking for answers to any of the following questions about portable alpha, then this round table is for you:

Why has there been such a keen interest in this kind of strategy lately?
What determines a portable alpha strategy?
Do portable alpha strategies change drastically the way portfolios are built?
What kind of institutional investors should consider using a portable alpha strategy?
What investment strategies favour a portable alpha strategy?
On what specific points, should institutional investors take the time to find the right money manager to implement this strategy?
What are the challenges to overcome regarding the implementation of a portable alpha strategy?
How does one assure a steady and sustainable portable alpha strategy?
Should we fear unrealistic expectations from investors by praising such strategies?
Is it preferable to separate alpha and beta to assess money managers, even traditional managers?
Should we expect more aggressive investment strategies in the next few years?

Read the round table (200 KB)

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Edward Trapunski
Manager, Investment Communications
CIBC Asset Management
(416) 364-5622, ext. 301

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