PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Kenneth Small
AU  - Jeff Smith
AU  - Erika Small
TI  - An Examination of Diamonds as an Alternative<br/>Asset Class: <em>Do They Have What It Takes to Make a</em>
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               <em>Portfolio Sparkle?</em>
AID  - 10.3905/jwm.2012.15.3.067
DP  - 2012 Oct 31
TA  - The Journal of Wealth Management
PG  - 67--74
VI  - 15
IP  - 3
4099  - https://pm-research.com/content/15/3/67.short
4100  - https://pm-research.com/content/15/3/67.full
AB  - 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.TOPICS: Commodities, portfolio construction, performance measurement