Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Investor Advocates Urge DOL to Reverse Policy on Private Equity in 401(k)s
By Bernice NapachNineteen groups argue that private equity options are high cost, complex and often underperform.
June 22, 2020
After Investor's Suicide, Robinhood Updates Trading PlatformFounders of the popular trading platform say they are working on changes tied to how buying power is displayed.
June 22, 2020
5 Real Estate Trends to WatchThese key developments likely will influence REITs and related property-focused businesses.
June 22, 2020
Principal Adds Tax-Advantaged ETF: Portfolio ProductsAlso, BlackRock widens its iShares ESG ETF offerings.
June 19, 2020
Why Opportunity Zones Are FailingThe Urban Institute outlines the key problems of these investments, and possible solutions, in a recent report.
June 19, 2020
SEC Puts Brakes on Brothers' Crypto FraudTens of millions of dollars collected from investors ended up in their personal accounts and later were directed to themselves and others.
June 18, 2020
Wells Fargo to Sell Alt Fund Platform to iCapitalWells Fargo will invest in iCapital as part of the deal.
June 15, 2020
IRS Extends Key Opportunity Zone DeadlineCertain investors have until the end of the year to roll over capital gains into Opportunity Zone funds.