Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
'Collateralized Loan Obligations' Are a New Way to Invest in Commercial Real Estate
By Erika MorphyHere's what our sister real estate publication says about a holding now getting attention from life insurers and other institutional investors.
July 03, 2018
How Private Equity Keeps States Invested in Medical Billing Practices They've BannedSome Blue State pension funds profit from companies that charge jaw-dropping prices for out-of-network care.
July 03, 2018
9 Things I Learned as a Honeymoon Planner for BillionairesFormer travel consultant Brandon Presser knows a thing or two about serving the wealthiest clients.
July 02, 2018
Real Estate Broker to the Stars Says Millennials Are Driving Up Home PricesIan L. Brooks, who worked with Meryl Streep, tells ThinkAdvisor the 10 hottest housing markets and why prices aren't falling anytime soon.
July 02, 2018
Massachusetts Targets BDs With 'Bad Brokers' Selling Private PlacementsRegulators are scrutinizing LPL and nine other firms after a news report that ties billions of dollars per year in sales of private company stakes, often to seniors.
July 02, 2018
BlackRock Launches iShares Robotics and AI ETF: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Vanguard filed for two new ESG ETFs with the SEC, and Fidelity launched a sustainability bond index fund.
June 28, 2018
Asset Manager of the Year Robbie Cannon on 'New School' InvestingIn an interview, the Horizon Investments CEO Robbie Cannon explains how the firm's portfolio strategy differs from "old school" investing.
June 27, 2018
State Street, World Gold Council Launch Low-Cost Gold ETFHaving gold in portfolios can mitigate drawdowns and provide diversification, according to the head of SPDR Americas Research.