Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Hedge Funds Are a Top Investor Preference in Second Half: Credit Suisse
By Michael S. FischerNontraditional investment vehicles are becoming mainstream, a poll finds.
August 03, 2018
Equity Trust Now Offers Digital Currencies for IRA CustomersA growing number of custodians are adding cryptocurriencies to their list of offerings largely due to customer demand.
August 03, 2018
Liquid Alts Face Headwinds in Strong Stock Market: StudyMorningstar research finds that alternative mutual funds have yet to show their benefits.
August 02, 2018
SEC's New Crypto Czar Wants Coin Industry to Step Out of ShadowsValerie Szczepanick tries to get firms to talk to regulators; a key challenge is Bitcoin enthusiasts' distrust of government.
July 30, 2018
Invesco Adds New Fixed Income ETFs Using Self-Indexing: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Vanguard replaced the subadvisor for two of its funds.
July 27, 2018
Bitcoin Drops as U.S. Rejects Winklevoss ETF for Cboe TradingA technical indicator also moves into bearish territory; Bitcoin has declined after rallying more than 30% in July.
July 26, 2018
FBI Warns of $12 Billion Email Scam on Wire TransfersThe scam "continues to grow and evolve," with 41,000 victims in U.S. alone.
July 25, 2018
Barings Offers Alternative Investments to HNW ClientsTeaming up with iCapital Network, Barings new platform will "democratize" alternative investment strategies.