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The alternative investment space is broad and confusing. Managers do not publicly report their results and many are not permitted to advertise. ONYX provides the resources to scrutinize alternative managers, undertake appropriate due diligence, and offer access to managers that have the requisite credentials that may enable them to fare well.

Providing Access

Most alternative investment funds are not open-ended; they limit the number of investors and amount of capital they will accept, and they often have satisfied investors from previous offerings that are eager to invest in the next fund these managers offer. Onyx provides its clients with access to some of the best managers, access that many investors could not obtain on their own.

Research studies have repeatedly found that there is not only a wide dispersion of results achieved among alternative investment managers but also persistence in this dispersion. The best managers have consistently provided significantly better results than managers in lower quartiles. Because alternative investment managers typically limit the aggregate amounts they will accept, access to the best managers is an important issue in this arena, and experienced intermediaries like Onyx can play an important role in helping investors gain access to highly regarded managers.

Fund Structuring

Retail investors have specific needs and requirements. So do giant institutional investors. But who speaks for investors whose portfolios are larger than the typical retail investor but smaller than the larger institutions? Onyx works with managers to develop investment structures that meet the needs of a wide range of private clients and smaller institutional investors.

Managing Compliance and Back Office Functions

Another way that Onyx stays involved after investors are linked to managers is by maintaining a role in managing compliance requirements and in important aspects of fund administration. Onyx provides the critical back office support that meets the needs of fund managers, investors, and intermediaries.