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The world has entered a phase where we cannot rule out the possibility of a global recession. The global economy has slowed down due to the compounding damage done by the covid 19 and the outbreak of the Russian-Ukraine war. As the capital markets are falling and inflation is rising, we need to realise that our money's value is depreciating daily. Many investors across the world have started to take a shift from traditional ways of investing to alternative investment opportunities. Alternative investments are non-conventional financial assets. Stocks, bonds, and cash are common. Private equity, venture money, hedge funds, managed futures, art, antiques, commodities, and derivatives are alternative investments. With their complicated nature and high degree of risk, most alternative investments are owned by institutional investors or high-net-worth individuals. Compared to mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, many alternative investments have higher minimum investments and fees...

An Alternative Investment Fund or AIF is an investment vehicle that privately pools investments from sophisticated investors, whether Indian or foreign, for investing according to a defined investment policy for the benefit of its investors. These funds are typically used by high-net-worth individuals and organisations since, unlike Mutual Funds, they require a sizable initial investment. AIF as a fund, is typically established or incorporated in India in the form of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) or Company or Trust or Body Corporate.[1] Incorporated in 2012 by the Securities and Exchange board of India, the market regulator's intent was to make equity markets more sophisticated for investors with a massive volume of wealth and distinct goals from the average Indian investor. Investors are cautioned not to confuse AIFs with the following financial instruments: Mutual funds, Collective investment schemes, Employee Stock Options Trusts, Employee welfare trusts or gratuit...