Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Why It's So Hard to Forecast the Economy: Shilling
By Gary ShillingIn this different economic climate, it's hard to time the end of the current recovery for a wide variety of reasons.
December 30, 2019
Vanguard Lowers Expense Ratios on 9 ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, LifeYield announced a new integration with Orion Advisor Tech, a division of Orion Advisor Solutions.
December 27, 2019
Next Financial Fined Over Nontraded REIT SalesMassachusetts regulators investigated after receiving a complaint from a retired veteran who has requested "conservative investments."
December 27, 2019
Crucial Tax Deadline Looms for Opportunity Zone Fund InvestorsIn addition, the IRS has just finalized more flexible opportunity zone regulations.
December 27, 2019
FINRA Bars Bitcoin-Bewitched BrokerThe advisor conducted unapproved business in Bitcoin, then refused to cooperate with an investigation, FINRA said.
December 26, 2019
Will Open MEPs Pave Way for Alts in 401(k)s?Two things have to happen if open MEPs are to spark wider use of alternative investments in 401(k)s, says an ERISA attorney.
December 26, 2019
Qualified Opportunity Fund Begins TradingThis is one of the first times a qualified opportunity fund is available directly through brokerage accounts.
December 19, 2019
Alternatives Make Your Investment Portfolio Ride More ComfortableHow alts can help smooth out the bumps caused by market volatility.