Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Robinhood Rolls Out Perpetual Futures Tied to Commodities, ETFs
By Anna IrreraThe platform aims to capitalize on the rise in round-the-clock trading.
June 29, 2026
RIA Must Pay SEC $75K Over Custody Rule ViolationsNortheast Financial Group failed to conduct financial statement audits of private funds that the firm advised.
June 26, 2026
Crypto's ETF Boom Gets $4.5B Reality Check in Brutal WeekThe industry is now having a hard time attracting back capital as investors large and small find more enticing opportunities in AI.
June 26, 2026
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Tax Issues to Consider When Investing in AlternativesImplications, both favorable and unfavorable, vary by the type of asset and how and where clients hold it.
June 25, 2026
Debate: Should Gold IRAs Be Part of a Retirement Portfolio?With inflation persisting, many clients have turned to commodities-based investments as a historically reliable asset choice.
June 23, 2026
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Case Study: Guiding a Military Widow Through Finances and TraumaAsset allocation and long-term financial structures aren't necessarily the immediate priority, planner Daniel M. Kopp says.
June 22, 2026
Stifel Pays $3M to Settle Claim Over Barred Broker's Structured Notes StrategyAfter a $133 million award in April, the firm faces up to 19 additional complaints tied to Chuck Roberts.
June 22, 2026
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The True Costs of Retirement Communities, and How Advisors Can HelpCosts for developments like The Villages go far beyond the sticker price, but they can be managed with careful planning.