Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
SEC Asks Court to Toss Accredited Investor Rule Suit
By Melanie WaddellA complaint, brought in September, challenges the income and net worth thresholds in the agency's accredited investor definition.
April 16, 2026
Private Markets Belong in 401(k)sThe defined contribution retirement system should reflect how modern capital markets actually function.
April 16, 2026
Schwab Rolling Out AI Initiatives for Advisors, InvestorsPortfolio Insights is planned for May, an investor AI assistant for June.
April 16, 2026
Atkins Faces Ticking Clock as He Reshapes Rules for Wall StreetPaul Atkins came with a long to-do list, but there are few check marks next to those big tasks.
April 15, 2026
Life and Annuity Issuers Might Be Buying More Private CreditRetail investors' fear is boosting spreads for institutional investors with strong stomachs.
April 15, 2026
12 U.S. Cities Where Home Values Rose Most in a YearBetween February 2025 and 2026, prices rose in some markets and fell in others, SmartAsset finds.
April 10, 2026
Schwab: Two Ways to Size Crypto Exposure, With Risk in FocusEven a small allocation to digital currency can carry big risks, the asset manager warns.
April 10, 2026
12 Cities Where a $100,000 Salary Buys the MostThe real purchasing power of a six-figure income, SmartAsset research finds, depends largely on location and lifestyle.