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An Examination of Diamonds as an Alternative
Asset Class: Do They Have What It Takes to Make a
Portfolio Sparkle?

Kenneth Small, Jeff Smith and Erika Small
The Journal of Wealth Management Winter 2012, 15 (3) 67-74; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3905/jwm.2012.15.3.067
Kenneth Small
is the graduate director in the E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC.
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Jeff Smith
is an assistant professor of economics and finance at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA.
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Erika Small
is an assistant professor of management in the E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC.
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Abstract

The authors conduct an analysis of diamonds as an investable asset. They discuss the literature of alternative asset class investing and how diamonds fit into this investment framework. After examining the correlation of diamonds with several financial indices and a set of metal commodities, they demonstrate the ability of diamonds to enhance portfolio returns through diversification. They conclude by demonstrating the ability of a diamond return index to provide superior risk-adjusted returns.

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Kenneth Small, Jeff Smith, Erika Small
The Journal of Wealth Management Oct 2012, 15 (3) 67-74; DOI: 10.3905/jwm.2012.15.3.067

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Kenneth Small, Jeff Smith, Erika Small
The Journal of Wealth Management Oct 2012, 15 (3) 67-74; DOI: 10.3905/jwm.2012.15.3.067
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    • THE CASE FOR ALTERNATIVE ASSETS
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