When it comes to alternative investments, there are many questions surrounding the investment, particularly the performance. While your money manager may allocate some of the portfolio to alternative investing, it may take a little longer to realize the value in holding the alternative. With a long term time horizon in mind, it may leave short term “traders” disappointed at the results year over year, especially when compared to typical benchmarks. To learn more about “What to Expect From Alternative Investments” read this article that Tim Mccarthy wrote from US News Money.