Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
When It Comes to Outside Capital, Be Careful Out There
By Ginger SzalaM&A specialists discuss the pros and quite a few cons of taking third-party capital.
October 23, 2018
BofA Merrill Lynch Sees the Future: U.S. Stock Roller CoasterYield curve cycle points to enduring era of higher volatility; Goldman echoes prediction for more price swings based on GDP.
October 22, 2018
Pot Investors Should Stick With Stocks, Not ETFs, IPO Advisor SaysCanada's legalization of cannabis may open the product to new investment, but advisors should make sure to do their homework.
October 22, 2018
Add Alts to Target Date Funds? Policy Report Says YesAdding alternative investments to TDFs can increase returns while decreasing downside risk, the authors argue.
October 22, 2018
4 Key Steps for Estate Planning With CryptocurrenciesTo ensure that clients' digital assets are passed on to heirs and beneficiaries, advisors should review and take these important measures.
October 18, 2018
With the Woes of Short-Termism, Should Investors Turn to Private Equity?The short-term nature of earnings in the public markets hurts company performance, studies find. Here's why private equity might be a much-needed option.
October 17, 2018
How These Advisory Firms Are Reinventing the Value PropositionThey outsource investment management to focus on services that differentiate their offerings from others.
October 15, 2018
So, WHY Is That Insurance Applicant Using Cannabis?A long-term care insurance underwriter writes about cannabis.