Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Asset Industry: Heal Thyself
By Michael S. FischerESG investing includes diversifying company leadership. A new study shines a harsh light on the alt management industry in that area.
February 22, 2019
Pot Sales Edge Up in Slow Start for Canada's Legal MarketInterest in legalized cannabis is slowly growing in Canada, but it is growing.
February 22, 2019
Elon Musk Turns to Morgan Stanley for 5 Monster MortgagesThe billionaire recently took out $61 million in mortgages on five properties. The Morgan Stanley loans represent about $50 million in new borrowing.
February 20, 2019
Palladium Smashes $1,500 as Car Manufacturers Scramble for MaterialTighter supplies of palladium have spurred a robust borrowing market for the metal, prompting investors to pull the material from ETFs and offer them for lease
February 19, 2019
Bernstein Quants Join Bulls on Gold Sector as Cycle DarkensLate-cycle angst sees a slew of big names get bullish on gold; when gold rallies, bets on miners return about 80% more.
February 15, 2019
Deere's CEO Calls Out Tariffs, Trade as Profit DisappointsFarmer malaise due to trade wars has them running away from Deere.
February 15, 2019
JPMorgan to Use Digital Coin to Accelerate Corporate PaymentsThe biggest U.S. bank said it developed a prototype digital coin based on blockchain technology.
February 14, 2019
JPMorgan's Crypto Experiment Puts Ripple's Relevance in QuestionCould the newest cryptocurrency on the block be a game changer for digital assets?