The Journal of Alternative Investments (JAI) offers detailed analysis and expert insight on the evolving field of alternative investments. JAI strives to provide its readers with practical tools such that they can (a) benefit from the growth of alternatives investment products, (b) determine the optimal mix of traditional and alternative investments, (c) manage their alternative investment portfolios with proven risk management practices, and (d) use the latest techniques to perform financial and operational due diligence on managers of private funds.