Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Is Investing in Cannabis a Conservative Move or a Risky One?
By Guy P. Lander, Alexander G. Malyshev and Matthew J. SchwartzSince federal laws draw a line for legal cannabis investing, is it a mundane investment or a risky alternative?
July 26, 2019
Hedge Funds Taking Up ESG Movement: SurveyGovernance is the most used criterion a growing number of alternative funds use for screening both long and short positions.
July 26, 2019
Real Estate Pros Expect Next Recession in 2020: Zillow SurveyA housing slowdown will not be a big factor in causing the next downturn, they predicted.
July 22, 2019
Vanguard Files for International Core Stock Fund: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Athene launches its first registered index-linked annuity.
July 16, 2019
Schorsch, Block and AR Capital to Pay $60M to SEC for FraudThe once high-flying real estate firm was charged with falsifying books and records from late 2012 to early 2014.
July 15, 2019
SEC, NASAA Share Guidance on Opportunity Zone FundsThe joint summary explains the compliance implications for qualified opportunity funds under federal and state securities laws.
July 12, 2019
4 Ways to Assure Due Diligence Is Up to ParAs investors look for more aggressive instruments, advisors need to be confident that they and their clients are protected.
July 09, 2019
How Donor-Advised Funds Can Amp Up Their Giving PowerMany donor-advised fund investors don't realize they can make impact investments as well as giving to charity.