Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Fidelity to Offer Bitcoin in 401(k)s
By Jeff BermanSome 23,000 firms using Fidelity to administer their retirement plans will soon be able to offer Bitcoin as an investment option.
April 22, 2022
What Biden's Crypto Order Means for AdvisorsThe number of advisors who've personally invested in the new asset class nearly doubled in 2021 to 47%, according to a Bitwise/ETF Trends poll.
April 22, 2022
12 Least Affordable Cities for U.S. HomebuyersIn the top city on this list, the median home costs 12 times the median income, a study found.
April 21, 2022
How Interactive Brokers Lures RIAs From RivalsEasy crypto access is just one offering leading RIAs away from bigger firms like Schwab, marketing exec Steve Sanders says.
April 21, 2022
Fidelity Launches 'Gamified' Educational Metaverse ExperienceThe new Fidelity Stack teaches the basics of investing in ETFs including its news metaverse-themed fund.
April 21, 2022
Fidelity Bulks Up Thematic Lineup With Crypto, Metaverse ETFsAs its new crypto-focused funds enter a crowded field, the firm is also launching a metaverse "experience" for traders.
April 20, 2022
FINRA Warns BDs on Alt Fund Sales PracticesFINRA points to enforcement actions it has taken recently against several firms.
April 20, 2022
These Will Be the 4 Types of Millennial Retirees, According to SchwabSchwab used advanced modeling techniques that group generations to forecast future attitudes.