Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
SkyBridge Capital Launches Bitcoin Fund; VanEck Tries Again for a Bitcoin ETF
By Bernice NapachThe fund is an opportunity for RIAs who can't own Bitcoin outright due to regulatory issues, SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci tells ThinkAdvisor.
December 29, 2020
SEC Freezes Assets of Crypto Fund ManagerVirgil Capital founder Stefan Qin, 23, is accused of securities fraud tied to pay offs being made to "loan sharks," the SEC says.
December 23, 2020
SEC Seeks Feedback on BDs' Custody of Digital AssetsSecurities regulator also wants comments on "evolving standards and best practices" with respect to custody of digital asset securities.
December 21, 2020
State Street Launches Alpha Data Platform: Portfolio ProductsAlso Tuttle Tactical Management Launches an actively managed ETF focusing on SPACs.
December 18, 2020
11 Reasons Advisors Should Rethink BitcoinAs Bitcoin's price approaches 24,000, cryptocurrency is fast becoming a favored alternative investment among some well-known investors.
December 15, 2020
Gundlach to Co-Manage New FundThe DoubleLine Multi-Asset Trend Fund will seek to match the performance of the BNP Paribas Multi-Asset Trend Index.
December 14, 2020
10 Pros and Cons of Taking On a Minority-Stake InvestorMore RIAs are selling a part of their business to outside investors. Here's what to consider if you're contemplating such a transaction.
December 11, 2020
169-Year-Old MassMutual Invests $100 Million in BitcoinIn business since 1851, the insurer also takes a $5 million minority equity stake in NYDIG, a provider of cryptocurrency custody services.