Michael McClain

Alternative Investment Research Analyst and Due Diligence

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As Alternative Investment Research Analyst and Due Diligence for LPL Financial, Michael is responsible for liquid alternative due diligence and alternative investment implementation across LPL’s centrally managed platform. In this role, he develops LPL Research’s preferred alternative investments solutions and provides market insights on the industry. Michael is also a voting member on the LPL Research Strategic and Alternative Investment model committees. In the past, he has also covered LPL’s hedge fund and private equity platform.

Prior to joining LPL Financial

Michael was an analyst at BofA Global Capital Management and Boston Financial Investment Management.

Education & Achievements

BS in Financial Economics, Saint Anselm College

Chartered Financial Analyst®

Series 7 and 66 licenses.

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A Tale of Two CTAs: Short-Term vs. Trend-Following

| Michael McClain

LPL Research reviews the recent attribution within the commodity trading advisor (CTA) industry between short-term and medium-term managed futures trend-followers.

Public vs. Private Real Estate: Key Differences

| Michael McClain

LPL Research examines public and private real estate markets, cap rate divergence, and why REITs may offer attractive value today.

What's Next for the Private Equity Buyout Market?

| Michael McClain

LPL Research examines buyout fund performance, distributions, vintage years, and what investors should expect from private equity ahead.

Beyond Market Beta: Alternative Investments Outlook

| Michael McClain

LPL Research explains how alternatives can help investors look beyond market beta and pursue diversification in a shifting environment.

Taking a Look at Managed Futures

| Michael McClain

LPL Research summarizes the current positioning of the managed futures industry.

A Deeper Look at Private Credit

| Michael McClain

LPL Research summarizes the asset-based lending space within private credit.

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