Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Who Can Regulate the Crypto Market?
By Bernice NapachA House subcommittee hearing explored whether regulators have the power to police this sprawling market or congressional action is needed.
June 29, 2021
U.K. Firm to Launch Crypto Trading Platform With Fidelity as a CustodianClients will be able to access liquidity as their assets remain in custody with Fidelity and other firms, enhancing security.
June 28, 2021
Cathie Wood's Ark Files for Bitcoin ETF as Wait for SEC Goes OnThe ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF would track the cryptocurrency's performance and hold Bitcoin, too, says a filing.
June 28, 2021
Macquarie Launches Private Market Fund for Accredited Investors: Portfolio ProductsAlso, BlackRock is liquidating seven iShares ETFs and splitting the shares of two others 6:1.
June 23, 2021
Bitcoin Trusts: What You Must Know Before InvestingPutting $100 into an OTC Bitcoin trust could get you Bitcoin exposure that's worth a whopping $500 or a teeny $50. Here's why.
June 22, 2021
Alternatives Manager of the Year: AQR Capital ManagementFormer professors-turned-asset managers take the prize with SPACs and convertible bond strategies.
June 21, 2021
New Firm Launches Advisor-Focused Solution for Private MarketsEPIC is focusing on advisors now, but the "goal is to open up this asset class to a much larger universe of investors," its managing principal says.
June 17, 2021
SEC Delays Ruling on Bitcoin ETF in Blow to Crypto TradersThe SEC wants more public comment on a proposal to list a product on the Cboe.