Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Endowments and Foundations Are Worried About a Global Slowdown
By Michael S. FischerRespondents expressed less concern about geopolitical uncertainty and global inflation, and none about interest rates.
April 29, 2019
E-Trade May Be Close to Launching Cryptocurrency TradingThe brokerage giant will offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trades; service will compete with startups like Coinbase and Robinhood.
April 28, 2019
Who Are the Top Active Managers of 2019?On May 1, winners of the Envestnet and Investment Advisor Asset Manager Awards will be named during the platform provider's annual advisor conference.
April 24, 2019
What an Advisor Group-Centerbridge Deal Means for IBDsWith recent PE deals being struck at high prices, one industry watcher says, there could be some storm clouds ahead.
April 23, 2019
Centerbridge May Buy Advisor Group for $2B: ReportBut a deal between the private equity firm and the independent broker-dealer group hasn't been finalized.
April 23, 2019
Roubini: 8 Risks That Could Trigger the Next CorrectionThe economist says one should not assume that the current enthusiasm will last the year.
April 17, 2019
IRS Releases New Round of Regs for Opportunity Zone FundsThe latest regs are the most substantive to date and are expected to be the catalyst that unleashes investments in these funds.
April 17, 2019
Fund Managers Are Positioned for Secular Stagnation: MerrillSeven in 10 investors in the fund manager survey said they don't expect a global recession until the second half of 2020 or beyond.