Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Its investment objective is to seek capital appreciation by investing substantially all its assets in private investment funds (hedge funds) managed by a select group of alternative investment managers employing various absolute return strategies. These strategies—relative value, security selection, specialist credit, and directional—allow for flexibility, including the use of leverage and short sales, to pursue attractive risk-adjusted returns regardless of broader market performance. The Fund’s shares are continuously offered at net asset value and are distributed by Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc., but are not listed on any securities exchange and are not transferable, with liquidity provided solely through periodic repurchase offers. The Fund is managed by Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP.
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Morgan Stanley
2006
'40 Act
Tender Offer CEF
USD
Quarterly
Daily
1.00%
December 31
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Notices
Nov 28, 2025
12:10
Redemptions
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Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund launched a tender offer for up to 15% of net assets at net asset value; recent net assets were $298 million. Investors must tender by September 28 and may withdraw until October 7, 2026.
Sep 28, 2025
11:58
Redemptions
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Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund reported final tender offer results: shareholders tendered $5.7 million, all accepted for repurchase, with $5.6 million paid on or about July 30, 2026, plus any post-audit payment.
Feb 03, 2025
12:44
Compliance
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Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund provided its 2026 annual proxy voting notice report with zero series and no proxy voting records listed. Investors receive no reported portfolio company voting activity for the period ended June 30, 2026.
Feb 28, 2025
12:17
Marketing Materials, Redemptions
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Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is offering to repurchase up to 15% of net assets at NAV, with $287.1 million of net assets and $2,895.82 per Share as of March 31, 2026. Shareholders may tender by June 29, 2026, withdraw until July 7, 2026, and accepted Shares will receive a promissory note with an initial cash payment and potential post-audit payment.
Sep 28, 2024
12:00
Redemptions
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Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund’s final amendment reports results of its issuer tender offer: shareholders tendered $5.2 million and the Fund accepted those shares, paying $5.1 million in promissory notes and cash on or about April 28, 2026.
Jan 01, 2025
11:05
Personnel
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Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Principal Financial Officer James F. Kirchner reported no securities owned as of April 30, 2026.
Nov 29, 2023
17:19
Marketing Materials, Redemptions, Subscriptions
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Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund expanded its continuous offering of Shares at current NAV, with a 3% sales load, $50,000 minimum initial investment, and quarterly repurchase offers generally targeting about 15% of net assets. Investors remain subject to illiquid, closed-end repurchase and transfer restrictions.
Mar 25, 2023
13:27
Redemptions
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Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is offering to repurchase up to 15% of net assets at NAV, with the March 27, 2026 notice deadline and June 30, 2026 valuation date. Tendering Shareholders will receive a promissory note with at least 90% paid in cash within 30 days and any post-audit balance after the annual audit.
Oct 25, 2024
13:19
Redemptions
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Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund reported the final results of its tender offer, with shareholders tendering $8.0 million and the Fund accepting those tenders for repurchase. The Fund paid $7.9 million on or about February 3, 2026, with any remaining amount subject to a contingent post-audit payment after the annual audit.
Feb 26, 2024
10:38
Marketing Materials, Redemptions
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Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is offering to repurchase up to 15% of net assets at NAV, with tenders due December 26, 2025 and payment expected through a note with at least 90% paid in cash. Investors who tender remain holders until the March 31, 2026 valuation date, and the offer may be extended, amended, or canceled.
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Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund
Morgan Stanley is responsible for managing Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund.
Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund launched in 2006.
Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is registered as a '40 Act fund.
Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is structured as a Tender Offer CEF fund.
You can invest in Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund daily, subject to eligibility and fund subscription deadlines.
You can redeem shares of Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund quarterly, subject to redemption limits and notice requirements.
Shares of Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund can be purchased in USD.
Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund's fiscal year end is December 31.
Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund's net asset value was $287.1 million and its portfolio had a fair value of $368.1 million as of March 31, 2026.
Among other deal types, Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund primarily makes Fund Investments.
Among other asset classes, Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund primarily invests in Hedge Fund.
Among other regions, Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund primarily invests in the USA and Globally.
Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund charges a 1.00% annual management fee, which is calculated based on NAV.
You can invest in ARF shares with a minimum initial investment of $50,000.
You can invest in ARF shares with a minimum subsequent investment of $25,000.
You will be subject to paying an early repurchase/redemption fee of 0%.
Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund's ARF share class generated an annualized 1-month return of 1.84% and 5-year return of 4.12% as of June 30, 2022.
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