Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
How 8 Advisors View Bitcoin After a Big Price Change: Advisors' Advice
By Bernice NapachThinkAdvisor reconnected with advisors to learn their latest views after two Bitcoin futures ETFs launched and prices rallied.
November 03, 2021
Direxion Pulls Filing for ETF That Would Bet Against BitcoinThe application for the Direxion Bitcoin Strategy Bear ETF was made on Oct. 26; SEC staff requested it be withdrawn the same day.
November 02, 2021
Crypto Platforms Must Be Part of Policy Framework to Survive: SEC ChiefThe SEC is "going to be very active trying to bring this market into ... the investor protection framework," Gensler said at SIFMA's annual event.
November 01, 2021
Stablecoin Risk Spurs U.S. Agencies to Seek Power to Crack DownMonday's regulatory report zooms in on the $130 billion stablecoin market and the cryptocurrencies it underpins.
November 01, 2021
5 Ways to Invest in Clean Tech That Are Wins for ClientsFor advisors struggling with how to invest in climate-friendly technology, the opportunities are many.
November 01, 2021
Franklin Templeton to Buy Lexington Partners for $1.75BThe firm wants to expand into private equity as its actively managed funds business struggles.
October 29, 2021
FTSE Russell Introduces 3 Crypto IndexesThe FTSE Digital Asset Index Series provides a mechanism for investors to evaluate digital asset investments and prices.
October 28, 2021
Growing Popularity of Crypto Could Spur Charitable Giving: FidelityCrypto contributions to Fidelity Charitable donor-advised fund accounts have shot up nearly 500% this year.