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Unlock the power of alternatives

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.

Video: The strategic edge of alternative investments | Expert Access featuring Meric Koksal and Ohm Srinivasan

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Discover how our approach to alternative investments can help you unlock access to a comprehensive and exclusive set of global alternative investment solutions.

"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.^ⓘ

Specialized expertise

With over 50 years of investment management expertise^ⓘ and more than 160 investment professionals^ⓘ, 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.

Global 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.

ACM Advisors

A Canadian alternative asset manager that specializes in the creation, structuring and management of pooled Canadian commercial mortgage funds.

Ares Management

A global alternative investment manager offering solutions in credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure, aiming for consistent returns throughout market cycles.

Kensington Capital Partners

A leading Canadian alternative manager with a 29-year track record in private equity investing, diversified across venture capital, growth equity and mid-market buyouts.

KKR

A leading global investment firm that offers access to a comprehensive platform of private market strategies, simplifying access to alternative investments for eligible individual investors.

Longhouse Capital Partners

An Indigenous majority-owned alternative asset management firm with a mission to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for investors and a lasting positive community impact.

StepStone Group

A global private markets firm, delivering tailored investment solutions. StepStone creates a streamlined experience for institutional and individual investors alike.

Explore our alternative investment capabilities

Discover our extensive range of alternative solutions and capabilities across private equity, private real estate, hedge funds, and more. Our team delivers hands-on, high-caliber service with a commitment to providing investors with greater clarity and confidence in our solutions.

Private equity

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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^ⓘ

Private credit

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Liquid alternatives

Private equity

US Private Equity Fund Strategy

Small and middle market buyout
Growth equity
Venture capital
Co-investments
Custom portfolios

Private credit

North American Private Credit Strategy

Direct lending
Asset-based lending
Venture debt
Co-investments

Private real estate

Commercial mortgages
Residential mortgages

Hedge funds

Absolute Return Currency Strategy
CIBC Active Global Currency Pool
Rates Opportunities Strategy
Pure Credit Strategy
Global Multi-Asset Absolute Return Strategy
Quantitative Equity Long-Short Strategies
Global Multi-Strategy
Systematic Global Macro Strategy
Global Sovereign Bond Alpha Strategy

Private infrastructure

Energy Infrastructure Strategy
Short-Term Private Debt Strategy (Digital infrastructure, Core infrastructure)
Carbon Solutions Private Debt Strategy

Connect with us

Reach out to our team today to learn more about the bespoke alternative solutions we offer that meet your organization’s unique needs.

Connect with our institutional team

For individual investors

For institutional investors

Private equity

US Private Equity Fund Strategy

Small and middle market buyout
Growth equity
Venture capital
Co-investments
Custom portfolios

Private credit

North American Private Credit Strategy

Direct lending
Asset-based lending
Venture debt
Co-investments

Private real estate

Commercial mortgages
Residential mortgages

Hedge funds

Absolute Return Currency Strategy
CIBC Active Global Currency Pool
Rates Opportunities Strategy
Pure Credit Strategy
Global Multi-Asset Absolute Return Strategy
Quantitative Equity Long-Short Strategies
Global Multi-Strategy
Systematic Global Macro Strategy
Global Sovereign Bond Alpha Strategy

Private infrastructure

Energy Infrastructure Strategy
Short-Term Private Debt Strategy (Digital infrastructure, Core infrastructure)
Carbon Solutions Private Debt Strategy

Connect with us

Reach out to our team today to learn more about the bespoke alternative solutions we offer that meet your organization’s unique needs.

Connect with our institutional team

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.

Meric Koksal

Managing Director and Head, Product

David Wong

CIO, Managing Director and Head, Total Investment Solutions

Michael Sager

Managing Director and CIO, Multi-Asset and Currency Management

Chi Lee

Head of Private Credit

Gitesh Goyal

Head of Private Debt

Ohm Srinivasan

Head of Manager Research and Alternative Investments

Aaron Young

Executive Director and Head, Client Portfolio Management

Philip Lee

Executive Director, Manager Research

Ana Puric

Director, Private Markets

Giuseppe Pietrantonio

Director and Vice-President,
Multi-Asset and Currency Management

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.^ⓘ

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

Traditional portfolio mix

⬤ 60% Equities

⬤ 40% Fixed income

Addition of alternatives

⬤ 40% Equities

⬤ 30% Fixed income

⬤ 30% Alternatives

Sample asset allocation for illustrative purposes.

Insights and education

Featured in The Globe and Mail: How private markets can serve as a volatility dampener

CIBC Asset Management’s Aaron Young on how private markets can help make it easier to endure short-term volatility, stabilizing portfolios.

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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.

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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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Ready for alternatives? We can help

Discover how alternatives can be an effective strategy for suitable investors. If you’re an individual investor, speak with your advisor to further explore alternatives.

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Alternative investments

Unlock the power of alternatives

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Video: The strategic edge of alternative investments | Expert Access featuring Meric Koksal and Ohm Srinivasan

"One CIBC" approach

Specialized expertise

Comprehensive solutions

Global strategic partnerships

Access global alternative opportunities with our strategic partnerships

ACM Advisors

Ares Management

Kensington Capital Partners

KKR

Longhouse Capital Partners

StepStone Group

Explore our alternative investment capabilities

For individual investors

For institutional investors

Private equity

Private credit

Liquid alternatives

Private equity

Private credit

Private real estate

Hedge funds

Private infrastructure

Connect with us

For individual investors

Private equity

Private credit

Liquid alternatives

For institutional investors

Private equity

Private credit

Private real estate

Hedge funds

Private infrastructure

Connect with us

The expertise fueling our alternatives capabilities

Meric Koksal

David Wong

Michael Sager

Chi Lee

Gitesh Goyal

Ohm Srinivasan

Aaron Young

Philip Lee

Ana Puric

Giuseppe Pietrantonio

Alternative investments: Looking beyond a 60/40 portfolio mix

Insights and education

Featured in The Globe and Mail: How private markets can serve as a volatility dampener

Advisor To Go podcast: Exploring Alternatives Part 1

Guide to Portfolio Construction: The role of alternative investments

Ready for alternatives? We can help

For advisors

For institutions

FAQ: The basics of alternative investments

What are alternative investments?

What is the difference between liquid and illiquid alternatives?

What is the difference between alternative assets and alternative strategies?

What percentage of my portfolio should I consider allocating to private markets?

How liquid are private markets?

What are the difference between private market asset classes, which ones should I focus on?

What are the factors to consider when determining the asset allocation of various private market asset classes?

Are there certain types of investors that private markets are most suitable for?