AIF · A MORE INFORMED NEXT STEP
Private-market access and specialist investment themes can be appealing. Alternative Investment Funds also demand a careful examination of commitments, liquidity, valuation and the manager’s terms. Start with what you can afford to commit—not what a projected return suggests.
Request an AIF discussion ›Capital is at risk. Returns and outcomes are not guaranteed. Eligibility and product terms apply.
FROM CONCERN TO CLARITY
A useful starting point is the problem you need to solve. These are planning objectives, not promised financial or claim outcomes.
A sector story or past deal does not show how the fund selects, values and exits investments.
Review the mandate, investment process, team, governance and the evidence behind the strategy.
A private-market allocation may not offer an exit when household or business cash needs change.
Assess the fund term, capital-call obligations, distribution expectations and the resources available outside the investment.
Different fee structures and performance presentations can make comparisons misleading.
Understand management fees, expenses, performance participation, valuation practices and the difference between realised and unrealised results.
UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU COMMIT
AIF categories and individual schemes can pursue very different assets and strategies. Private equity, venture, private credit, infrastructure and trading-oriented approaches should not be treated as a single risk category.
Review the Private Placement Memorandum and contribution agreement, including commitment obligations, drawdowns, term extensions, transfer restrictions, conflicts, reporting and distribution arrangements. Verify the provider’s current status.
Consider what happens if distributions arrive later, valuations change or several commitments need funding together. Alternatives should not be used to disguise risk already present in your business, property or public-market holdings.
FIT COMES BEFORE FEATURES
Relevant only where applicable eligibility is met and the investor understands the scheme’s structure and can sustain its commitments and potential losses. It may be unsuitable where a future sale is needed to fund essential spending or where documents and valuations are not understood.
No public page can establish your individual suitability. A discussion should clarify your objectives and the information required before any decision.
Discuss my circumstances ›| Route | What to understand | Questions that matter |
|---|---|---|
| SIF | A specialised investment strategy within the applicable fund framework. | Mandate, permitted techniques, strategy risk and dealing conditions. |
| AIF | A privately placed fund with scheme-specific commitments and terms. | Capital calls, fund term, valuation, fee waterfall and exit restrictions. |
| PMS | A portfolio service governed by an investor’s management agreement. | Decision authority, custody, concentration, costs and reporting. |
Entry requirements, exceptions, tax and liquidity differ. Meeting an eligibility condition does not establish suitability.
A MORE PRODUCTIVE FIRST CONVERSATION
Use this checklist to organise the review. You do not need to upload financial statements, identity documents or medical records to make an initial enquiry.
Explore illustrative planning tools ›THE TRADE-OFFS MATTER
Ask for the current provider documents and a written explanation of charges, benefits and conditions before proceeding.
Information is educational and is not a personalised recommendation, quote, application or transaction instruction. Availability and the capacity in which Professional Portfolio acts must be confirmed against verified authorisations before any product or regulated service is offered.
Read investor disclosures ›QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING
Explore the practical details before choosing an arrangement.
No. The underlying assets, strategy, leverage, concentration and liquidity determine the risks. Some risks may be less visible because valuations are less frequent.
Do not assume so. The specific term, transfer rules, redemption provisions and contractual restrictions must be examined before committing.
An agreement can create an obligation to provide capital when called. Understand the timing, the amount still callable and the consequences of failing to meet a call.
Ask how returns are calculated, whether they are net of all fees and expenses, what is realised and whether comparisons use a consistent basis. Past fund performance does not assure a new fund’s outcome.
YOUR NEXT STEP CAN BE A CONVERSATION
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