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The VanEck Alternative Asset Manager ETF (GPZ), launched in June 2025, has underperformed significantly with a year-to-date loss of 21.29% and a Zacks ETF Rank of 4 (Sell). The fund tracks alternative asset managers across private equity, venture capital, and private credit with a 0.4% expense ratio. Top holdings include Brookfield Corp, Blackstone Inc, and KKR & Co Inc. Better alternatives in the space include Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF (PSP) and VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD).

Bill Ackman is executing a plan to transform Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH) into a Berkshire Hathaway-style insurance holding company combined with an asset manager similar to Brookfield and Blackstone. HHH acquired Vantage for $2.1 billion and plans to invest $2.5-3 billion into the insurance unit over five years, with Pershing Square managing the portfolio. While the stock has pulled back to near book value after initial enthusiasm, the article cautions that success is uncertain and investors should wait for the excitement to subside before investing.

Brookfield Corporation announced it will host its third quarter 2026 conference call and webcast on November 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET, with results to be released that morning at 7:00 a.m. ET. Participants can join via conference call or webcast with pre-registration options available.