Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
3 Things to Know About Real Estate and Premium Financing
By Alex BelliniSome of the biggest life insurance arrangements use this strategy.
March 06, 2018
Federal Judge Opens Door to CFTC to Regulate Virtual CurrencyThe CFTC can regulate virtual currency as a commodity, the judge ruled.
March 06, 2018
Blackstone Sees Half of Assets Coming From Individual InvestorsThe world's largest private equity firm expects it will reach that 50% target in the next five to 10 years, according to its head of private wealth solutions.
March 02, 2018
Traders Tried to Launder Stock Fraud Funds With Picasso Purchase, Feds SayAccording to federal officials, the Picasso work was meant to help launder some $9 million worth of illicit funds.
February 28, 2018
Warren Buffett's 10 Nuggets of Investing Wisdom: Berkshire Letter 2018The Oracle of Omaha explains the thinking and strategies behind the success of Berkshire Hathaway shares in his yearly letter to investors.
February 27, 2018
How to Achieve True Portfolio DiversificationA look at what measurements to consider when evaluating managed futures funds.
February 27, 2018
What's Driving the Growth of Sustainable Assets?The entry of big traditional investment managers should accelerate fund flows, a report says, as groups like Putnam move to launch more ESG-focused products.
February 27, 2018
Equity-Market Smiles Don't Have to Become FrownsA balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds is the worst of all choices if inflation begins to accelerate.