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NEW YORK – As investors seek broader diversification across market cycles, alternative investments have become an increasingly important part of portfolio construction. That shift is reflected in the growth of the category, with Pitchbook estimating that global alternative assets are on pace to reach $27 trillion by 2030.
To address these shifting investor needs, which come against the backdrop of continued market volatility, Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) brings Inside Alternatives LIVE. A real-time, interactive forum, Inside Alternatives LIVE brings together senior MSIM alternatives investment leaders to discuss structural trends, market dynamics and portfolio considerations.
“Inside Alternatives LIVE is designed to give advisors direct access to unfiltered perspectives through real-time, candid conversations with experts across private equity, private credit, real assets and hedge funds,” said Dennis McCabe, Managing Director, Head of RIA Alternatives Investment Distribution. “In a concise, interactive format, the series prioritizes dialogue over presentation, enabling advisors to collaborate with our alternative investing thought leadership.”
The forum provides expert perspectives informed by active alternatives investing, context on how public and private markets interact over market cycles, and discussion about structural shifts affecting access, liquidity and portfolio construction. Sessions also include live audience Q&A, allowing financial professionals to engage directly with MSIM alternative investment leaders.
Areas of focus reflect the breadth of MSIM’s alternatives investment capabilities, including private equity, private credit, real assets such as real estate and infrastructure, and hedge funds.
Recent sessions have explored key themes shaping the private markets:
- Evolving allocation dynamics amid slower distributions and changing pacing
- The relationship between public and private market performance over long-term cycles
- Opportunities and risks across private equity, private credit and real assets
- The growth of semi-liquid and evergreen structures and their market implications
- The role of active, sector‑selective management in identifying risk‑adjusted investment opportunities
Inside Alternatives LIVE builds on MSIM’s broader investor education efforts, including the launch of the Alternatives Investing Center in 2025 to serve as an online resource designed to help financial advisors better understand alternative asset classes and their role within client portfolios.
About Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals around the world and $1.9 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2026. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For more information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.
