Liquid alternative strategies attracted capital at an increased rate in the third quarter of 2017, with AUM increasing by $10 billion during the third quarter and net inflows totaling $3.4 billion, according to the Wilshire Liquid Alternatives Industry Monitor. While fund liquidations outnumbered launches for the second consecutive quarter, the data represents a significant increase compared to the $3.1 billion during Q1 and came as a result of organic growth, capital flows and new funds. Of the 11 funds launched during the quarter, four used equity hedge fund strategies.
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