Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
5 Predictions for the Housing Market in 2019
By Michael S. FischerAbsent typical warning signs of a housing bubble, chances of a bust are minimal, economist Ralph DeFranco says.
January 09, 2019
U.S. Pushes China to Keep Promises as Trade-Deal Hopes RiseThe Trump administration is pushing for a way to make sure China delivers on its commitments in any deal the two nations reach to a trade war…
January 08, 2019
The 'Smart Money' Is Leaving Stocks in 2019: BlackRockBlackRock's annual survey of 230 institutional clients shows a big shift to decreasing equity allocations.
January 07, 2019
GMO's Montier Warns: Beware of Rosy ForecastsUnrealistic optimism has caused long-term stock return expectations to rise to near-impossible levels, the analyst says.
January 03, 2019
What Deutsche Bank Left Off Its List of 30 Market RisksIronically, one of the biggest risks to the global economy is Deutsche Bank's own derivatives business.
January 02, 2019
Morgan Stanley Taps Cash Spigot for IPO DominanceThe rainmaker to watch this year is Michael Grimes, who's based in Silicon Valley as co-head of the bank's technology franchise.
January 02, 2019
Hedge Fund Trends to Watch in 2019Even managers with boldface names will have to reinvent themselves if they hope to stay in the game, Agecroft Partners says.
January 01, 2019
Will Real Estate Provide Cover for Investors in 2019?REITs may not be the place to be in 2019, but real estate hasn't lost its glow. And climate change has an impact more now than ever.